HP 7.2 manual Getting started

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5.The CSP directory contains a Linux directory for Linux-related Support Packs and a Windows NT® directory that contains components, support packs, and XML files in a self-extractable executable called cpfiles.exe. Execute cpfiles.exe and provide the path for example, c:\temp to extract the files for each supported operating system. Click Linux or extracted path depending on the type of Support Packs with which you want to populate your repository.

6.After you have opened one of the directories, select all of the HP Service Pack for ProLiant files, click Edit from the Windows Explorer toolbar, and select Copy.

7.From Windows Explorer, navigate to the repository directory, for example, c:\repository. Click the repository directory.

8.From the Microsoft Windows Explorer toolbar, click Edit and select Paste. The Support Packs are copied into the c:\repository directory. The repository is now populated.

9.From the c:\repository directory, select a component. Right-click the component and select Properties. Note that the file is read-only. For the HP VCRM to allow component configuration, a component cannot be read-only. Deselect the read-only attribute and click OK.

When you are logged in locally at the system where the HP VCRM is installed, you can update the repository by performing a manual copy of files from the SmartStart CD to the repository directory on your local system.

To populate the repository manually with Service Pack for ProLiant from the SmartStart CD :

1.Insert the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2.From Windows Explorer, double-click the CD-ROM drive to open the SmartStart CD.

3.Click Compaq to open the directory.

4.From within the Compaq directory, click CSP to open the directory.

5.The CSP directory contains a Linux directory for Linux-related Support Packs and a Windows NT® directory that contains components, support packs, and XML files in a self-extractable executable called cpfiles.exe. Execute cpfiles.exe and provide the path for example, c:\temp to extract the files for each supported operating system. Click Linux or extracted path depending on the type of Support Packs with which you want to populate your repository.

6.After you have opened one of the directories, select all of the HP Service Pack for ProLiant files, click Edit from the Windows Explorer toolbar, and select Copy.

7.From Windows Explorer, navigate to the repository directory, for example, c:\repository. Click the repository directory.

8.From the Microsoft Windows Explorer toolbar, click Edit and select Paste. The Support Packs are copied into the c:\repository directory. The repository is now populated.

9.From the c:\repository directory, select a component. Right-click the component and select Properties. Note that the file is read-only. For the HP VCRM to allow component configuration, a component cannot be read-only. Deselect the read-only attribute and click OK.

When you are logged in locally at the system where the HP VCRM is installed, you can update the repository by performing a manual copy of files from the SmartStart CD to the repository directory on your local system.

To populate the repository manually with Service Pack for ProLiant from the SmartStart CD :

1.Insert the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2.From Windows Explorer, double-click the CD-ROM drive to open the SmartStart CD.

3.Click Compaq to open the directory.

4.From within the Compaq directory, click CSP to open the directory.

5.The CSP directory contains a Linux directory for Linux-related Support Packs and a Windows NT® directory that contains components, support packs, and XML files in a self-extractable executable called cpfiles.exe. Execute cpfiles.exe and provide the path for example,

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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 repositoriesDisplaying the current HP Vcrm settings Changing the repository folderInitializing the update from the web Configuring automatic update for HP Vcrm directoryPopulating a repository HP Vcrm Setup Repository DirectoryRepository Population Initial Installation 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 HomeViewing component details Overview of statisticsOverview of software baselines 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 component details Viewing recently added HP Service Pack for ProLiantConfiguring component 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 Viewing the log HelpLog Viewing log entry details Status icons and definitionsLog status icons Changing log settings Clearing the logLog Browser problems TroubleshootingAccess problems Catalog problems HP Service Pack for ProLiant Problems Log problemsPre-configuration problems Miscellaneous problems Windows events Support and other resources How to contact HPSubscription service Information to collect before contacting HPHP authorized resellers Typographic conventionsTIP Documentation feedback Glossary Component in the Reference Support Pack Index 27, 29, 38, 39