Cluster upgrade

From: Mark Schubert (Mark.Schubert_at_cogita.com.au)
Date: 03/23/04

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    Hi,

    We are looking at upgrading a V5.1 cluster to V5.1B with the latest patch
    kit. A test upgrade has been performed using a rolling upgrade, however this
    is a very long process with lots of reboots required etc. in order to
    facilitate rolling.

    Is it possible to do this upgrade without doing a rolling upgrade? Ie. We
    are happy for the cluster to be out for a weekend, but we want the upgrade
    to be as quick as possible. The rolling upgrade process takes too long. Can
    we avoid it?

    TIA,

    Mark.

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