HP 7.2 manual Configuring automatic update for HP Vcrm directory

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2.Navigate to the directory that contains a HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs, and click OK or Cancel to abort the selection.

All Support Packs found in the selected directory are added to the list shown in the Initial Repository Configuration dialog box. You can choose as many directories as you want, and then delete any Support Packs from the list you do not want to be copied.

3.Click Next. The Download HP ProLiant and HP Integrity Support Packs for Operating System page appears.

Select the operating systems from the list. HP VCRM downloads the HP Service Pack for ProLiant and HP Integrity Support Packs for the selected operating systems.

4.Click Next. The HP VCRM Setup - Automatic Update dialog box appears.

Configuring automatic update for HP VCRM directory

The Automatic Update dialog box enables you to schedule automatic updates for your repository from the HP website.

NOTE: If you do not want to use the automatic update feature, refer to the Updating the repository manually from the SmartStart CD section to update the repository manually.

To configure an automatic update:

1.Select Enable Automatic Update to automatically download HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components at a specific time.

2.In the Interval between updates field, select an interval from the dropdown menu.

3.In the Day of Week field, select a day of the week to update the repository from the dropdown menu to update the repository.

4.In the Time of Day field, select a time for the update to occur from the dropdown menu for the update to occur.

5.Use the Set Proxy option to configure a proxy server for HP VCRM. To set the proxy server:

NOTE: VCRM supports Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) coexistence.

a.Click Set Proxy. The Proxy Server Settings dialog box displays.

b.In the Server Name field, enter the name of the proxy server. Clearing this field removes all proxy server settings, and the automatic update is performed without connecting through a proxy server.

c.In the Port field, enter the proxy server port. For example, enter 8080. If the Server Name field is blank, this value is ignored.

d.In the Server Login field, enter a valid login for the proxy server. Leave this field blank if a server login is not required.

e.In the Password field, enter a valid password for the login on the proxy server. If the Server Login field is blank, this field is ignored.

f.Click OK to save your settings or Cancel to discard the settings.

6.Click Finish to save the HP VCRM settings.

If Automatic Update is enabled and a proxy server is configured, the connection with the proxy server is verified before continuing. If the proxy server cannot be reached, a message appears Unable to connect.

7.The HP Setup wizard page appears, and the installation begins. When it completes, the result of the installation appears.

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Contents HP Version Control Repository Manager 7.2 User Guide Acknowledgments Contents Documentation feedback Product overview Navigating the software Getting started LoggingLogging out About software repositories Displaying the current HP Vcrm settings Changing the repository folderInitializing the update from the web Configuring automatic update for HP Vcrm directoryHP Vcrm Setup Repository Directory Repository Population Initial InstallationPopulating a repository Configuring automatic update for HP Vcrm directory Uploading a HP Service Pack for ProLiant Updating the RepositoryGetting started Updating the repository Navigating the software Configuring Internet Explorer firewall settings HomeOverview of statistics Overview of software baselinesViewing component details Viewing a custom software baselineConfiguring auto update Navigating the software Uploading HP Service Pack for ProLiant Creating a custom software baseline English, French, or GermanCatalog Setting display options Catalog iconsViewing specific custom software baseline Viewing recently added HP Service Pack for ProLiant Configuring componentViewing component details Copying items to another repository Navigating the software Rescanning repository Updating repository immediately Deleting items from the repositoryReports Generating detailed report Reports Reports Archive Archiving the baselined software bundles/componentsRestoring/Deleting the archived components Archive Help LogViewing the log Status icons and definitions Log status iconsViewing log entry details Changing log settings Clearing the logLog Troubleshooting Access problemsBrowser problems Catalog problems Log problems Pre-configuration problemsHP Service Pack for ProLiant Problems Miscellaneous problems Windows events How to contact HP Subscription serviceSupport and other resources Information to collect before contacting HPHP authorized resellers Typographic conventionsTIP Documentation feedback Glossary Component in the Reference Support Pack Index 27, 29, 38, 39