Manually upgrade the JetStream DR 4.3 MSA/Plug-in to version 5.0:

    1. Obtain a copy of the JetDR bundle and unzip it to obtain the file jetstreamsoft-jetdr-update-5.x.x.x.iso.
    2. Upload the ISO file jetstreamsoft-jetdr-update-5.x.x.x.iso to the datastore where the management server (MSA) VM is located.
    3. Right-click the MSA VM:
      • Navigate to: Edit Settings > CD/DVD Drive > Datastore ISO file > Expand CD/DVD drive > BROWSE 
      • Select the ISO uploaded in the above step.
      • Select the Connected check box then click the OK button.

Figure 362: Connect the ISO file via the virtual CD/DVD drive.

    1. Log in to the MSA through the console and execute the following commands in order:
      • sudo rpm --import /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/*
      • sudo js_upgrade.py -v check  (This command should execute then exit without any errors.)
      • sudo js_upgrade.py -v upgrade  (This command should execute then exit without any errors.)

Note: Use the command js_upgrade.py -v help to view a list of all supported commands.

    1. The MSA and plug-in will be upgraded.

Figure 363: Example of the upgrade being performed from the console.

    1. Refresh the vSphere client browser to access the upgraded JetStream DR plug-in.

Figure 364: The upgraded JetStream DR plugin has been deployed.

Important: The vSphere client should be refreshed after the JetStream DR plug-in has been upgraded to ensure proper display and operation.

    1. If the vCenter plug-in does not automatically update to the current version, perform the steps to manually Register the vCenter Server with the Management Server Appliance.
      • The option will appear: New plug-in available. To upgrade plug-in on vCenter Click here.
      • Click the link to perform the upgrade.

Figure 365: Upgrade the plugin from the registration pop-up window.

Important: The MSA and vCenter plug-in must be upgraded to matching versions, otherwise the GUI may not function correctly.