Upgrading Self-Hosted GYTPOL 2.0 Services Server
- Mark Zuk
Follow these steps to upgrade your GYTPOL Services server using the latest OVA:
1. Shut Down the Current Services Server
Power off the existing GYTPOL Services VM from vCenter.
2. Deploy the New Services Server OVA
Deploy the latest GYTPOL Services OVA in vCenter.
Do not power it on yet.
3. Move the 50GB Disk from Old Server to New
To retain configuration data, you need to attach the 50GB disk from the old VM to the new one.
In vCenter:
Right-click the old VM > Edit Settings.
Locate the 50GB disk and note the SCSI ID (e.g.,
SCSI 0:1).Click Remove (make sure to select Remove device, not Remove device and data).
Open the new VM settings > Add Hard Disk > Existing Hard Disk.
Browse to the old VM’s folder in the datastore and select the 50GB VMDK.
Attach it using the same SCSI ID as it had in the old VM.
4. Verify VM Resources
Ensure the new OVA has the required resources:
CPU (Cores) | Memory (GB) | SSD Storage (GB) |
|---|---|---|
6 | 12 | 100 GB (primary) + 50 GB (migrated from old server) |
5. Check Network Configuration
In vCenter, verify that the network settings (e.g., port group, MAC address reservation) of the new VM match those of the old VM.
6. Log In to the Ubuntu User
Power on the new VM.
Open the console and log in using the Ubuntu user credentials:
Username:
ubuntuPassword:
m-33W8]aiUh(Optional) To change the password, follow these steps:
Type
passwd.You will be prompted to enter your current password, followed by the new password twice for confirmation.
If your domain name ends with .local, update the /etc/hosts file by adding the IP address and FQDN before proceeding with the next steps. For example:
10.10.10.10 gytpol-app.yourdomain.local
In the terminal window, type the following command: sudo nano /etc/hosts
In the Nano editor, scroll to the end of the file and add a new line, following the example above. Replace 10.10.10.10 and gytpol-app.yourdomain.local with your actual IP address and FQDN.
After making the changes, press Ctrl + O to save the file, then Enter to confirm.
Exit nano by pressing Ctrl + X.
7. Run the Upgrade Command
Execute the following command: sudo gyt upgrade
8. Wait for Upgrade Completion
Once the process is complete, you will see the message 'Finished – Installing GYTPOL services' and return to the shell prompt.
All relevant information, including version details and license keys, can be found in the
/home/ubuntu/outputs.jsonfile.
During the update, the pods and services may restart, and the UI may take 1-2 minutes to become accessible again.
9. Access the GYTPOL Web Application
Open your browser and navigate to
https://<GYTPOL_URL>:9093Log in to confirm the upgrade was successful.