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Table 4-4. Status: Upgrade State

Upgrade State	Description

Idle	The current upgrade session is idle. The Active Upgrade process
	has just finished, or it has not been initiated yet.

Prepare Split	The Active Upgrade console is preparing to split the system by
	running a final readiness check and additional background tasks.

Split	If the operational state is Ready, the system is running in split
	mode. Otherwise, the Active Upgrade console is in the process of
	initiating split mode.

Prepare Merge	The Active Upgrade console is preparing to merge the system by
	running additional readiness tests and background tasks.

Merge	If the operational state is Ready, the system is merged.
	Otherwise, the Active Upgrade console is in the process of
	merging the system.

Commit	The Active Upgrade console is in the process of committing your
	changes (making them permanent).

Abort	The upgrade process has been aborted, and the Active Upgrade
	console is in the process of restoring the system to its previous
	state.

The Operational State reports the status of the last operation that was requested. Table 4-5describes the possible operational states.

Table 4-5. Status: Operational State

Operational State	Description

Ready	The previous operation has been completed successfully. The
	Active Upgrade process is ready to enter the next upgrade state.

Busy	The current operation is still in progress. Allow time for the
	operation to complete.

Broken	The Active Upgrade console could not complete the current
	operation. Check the activity log for errors. You must correct the
	errors and click Retry to complete the operation, or click Abort to
	abort the current upgrade session.

The Partner State reports the status of the partner system. For example, while the system is in split mode, the Active Upgrade console is running on the Production Side, and this field reports the health of the Upgrade Side of the system. Table 4-6describes the possible partner states.

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Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Manual Name Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Contents Performing the Upgrade TroubleshootingGlossary IndexFigures Tables Tables Vi Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Purpose of This Manual AudienceNotation Conventions R N I N G U T I O N Typographical ConventionsCall the RegisterDeviceNotification function Getting Help Http//support.microsoft.comPreface Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Features Chapter OverviewOverview of the Active Upgrade Process Related TopicsDuplexed System Mirror4Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Merged System Aborting the Active Upgrade Process Committing the UpgradeAborting the Upgrade Active Upgrade State Model Active Upgrade State ModelT E Page Chapter Preparing for the Active Upgrade Process Software Upgrade SupportSystem Prerequisites U T I O N 4Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Recommendations Managing Critical Applications During the Upgrade Process Pre-Upgrade Tasks 8Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Installing the Active Upgrade Software To install the Active Upgrade consoleOpen My Computer Configuring Windows Firewall for the Active Upgrade Process To configure Windows FirewallWindows Firewall Exceptions To set the enclosure with A-side power as primary Installing Java Runtime Environment Configuring IP address in Virtual Technician Module VTMChanging VTM IP address Configuring the VTM IP address Configuring the network for Remote KVM Connection b,cConfiguring the network for Remote Desktop Connection d,e Gathering Information Active Upgrade Process Worksheet Value Custom actions to run Log files to back up Copying Software Installation Packages to the System Configuring Windows Automatic UpdatesTo configure Automatic Updates Automatic Updates Control Panel To verify the list of updates Automatic Updates Icon in System TrayStarting and Exiting the Active Upgrade Console Understanding the Active Upgrade Console Interface Title BarNavigation Bar Configuration Navigation BarNavigation Bar Active Upgrade Navigation Bar Links Main Window Configuring the Active Upgrade Process Main WindowStatus Bar Main Window Activity Log10. Status Bar Chapter Configuring the Active Upgrade Process Creating and Managing Configuration FilesCreating a Configuration File Loading a Configuration File Editing an Existing Configuration File Performing an Upgrade with No Configuration FileSelecting Disks to Upgrade Saving a Configuration FileTo save the current configuration file Hard Disk Color Coding Description Selecting Other Configurations to Include To select system and data disksTo call a child configuration file into the current file Selecting Application Services to Control Selecting Event Log Files to Back Up To preserve event log files Configuring Custom Actions To configure a custom action Control Types for Custom Actions PurposeBackup Timing for the Advanced Control Type PurposeProgramming Notes for Custom Actions Starting and Stopping ApplicationsUsing Active Upgrade Environment Variables Environment Variables for Custom Actions DescriptionViewing Standard Output and Error Stream Generating Exit Values18Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Providing a Description for a Configuration File Displaying the Upgrade SummaryDisplaying the Upgrade Summary Click Retry on the Active Upgrade Performing a Readiness CheckActivity Log Entries Icon Text Color Severity Description Splitting the System Click Split on the Active Upgrade To split the systemManaging Upgrade Tasks on the Upgrade Side Connecting to the Desktop on the Upgrade Side Remote KVMConnecting to the Upgrade Side with Remote KVM To initiate a Remote KVM session with the Upgrade SideTo terminate a Remote KVM session with the Upgrade Side Connecting to the Upgrade Side with Remote DesktopTo terminate a Remote Desktop Connection to the Upgrade Side Running Software Installation Programs Windows Automatic UpdatesTo apply the downloaded updates Select Custom Install and click NextOther Installation Packages Restarting the Upgrade SideTo manually restart the Upgrade Side Managing Your Applications on the Production Side Verifying the Upgrade Side Before Merging the System Merging the SystemTo merge the system Verifying the Upgrade Side Before Committing the Upgrade Committing the Upgrade Aborting the Upgrade Finishing the Upgrade Viewing Active Upgrade Process Status Activity Log Activity Log in Active Upgrade Console Activity Log Entries Icon Text Color Severity Description Activity Log Detail Status Bar Status Hardware State DescriptionStatus Upgrade State Description Status Operational State DescriptionStatus Partner State Partner State DescriptionPage Saving the Activity Log to a File To save the activity log to a fileVerifying the Status of Application Services To verify the status of a serviceVerifying the Status of Installed Software Service Control ManagerAdd or Remove Programs Control Panel Verifying If RDR Disks Are Resynchronizing General Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting Readiness Check Error ActionTroubleshooting Readiness Check Troubleshooting Custom Actions Error Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Problems Error/Problem ActionTroubleshooting Miscellaneous Problems Getting Help Active Upgrade technology Application serviceChild configuration Commit upgradeConfiguration file Duplex mode duplexedCritical system resource Custom actionFault-tolerant mode High priority update hotfixInstallation program EnclosureNesting nested configuration files Parent configurationMerge system Persistent data fileService Simplex mode simplexedSplit mode SessionUpgrade Side VolumeIndexIndex Index Index Index-4Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide Index Index Index-6Express5800/320Fc Active Upgrade User’s Guide