Second Passive Clustered Node - Upgrading Zerto Virtual Replication

After moving the Active node to the Passive via the cluster role, you can upgrade the second passive clustered node. When both nodes are upgraded successfully, the database is updated. The existing VRAs are not upgraded automatically. Upgrade the VRAs through the Zerto User Interface.

Use the following procedure to upgrade the second 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.

Note:  

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 The VRAs will appear as outdated and require a manual upgrade.

 

To manually upgrade the VRAs, proceed to Upgrading VRAs.