First Passive Clustered Node - Upgrading Zerto
The existing protected virtual machines, together with all other information, such as checkpoints, journals, sites, and pairing details, are retained and are available in the upgraded installation.
The existing VRAs are not upgraded automatically. Once both cluster nodes are upgraded, upgrade the VRAs through the Zerto User Interface.
The upgrade is performed without disrupting the protection.
Use the following procedure to upgrade Zerto on the passive clustered node.
To upgrade the version:
1. | Run the Zerto installation executable for your environment. |
The Zerto Replication Installation Wizard is displayed.
2. | Click NEXT to continue. |
Zerto validates that your system meets the upgrade requirements.
3. | Select the checkbox to accept the license agreement, and click NEXT to continue. |
The Windows Service User window appears.
This is the account which will run the Zerto Virtual Manager Service.
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The user who runs the Windows Zerto Virtual Manager service must be configured with permission to ‘logon as a service’.
Best Practice: Enter the domain username and password of the user who will run the Zerto Virtual Manager Service.
Note: |
Make sure that the domain user has the required privileges.
4. | Click Next. |
The version upgrade proceeds automatically, displaying a Validation box followed by an Upgrade progress box.
5. | The Upgrade Complete window is displayed. Select the checkbox Open the Zerto Virtual Manager interface . |
6. | Click DONE to close the wizard. |
7. | In the Zerto Virtual Manager, go to the VRAs tab. The VRAs will appear as outdated and require a manual upgrade. |
Proceed to Move Active Node to Passive Node Via Cluster Role.