Copyright: Software Installation, issue 0.02


Software Installation Overview

The Install Wizard helps you manage software installation, expansion, and upgrades.

Use the Install Wizard to perform one of the following procedures:

Install/Upgrade: Install new software to a selected system.

Expansion: Expand feature capabilities of the selected system.

UNDO Install: Remove existing software from the selected system.

Install Utilities: ????

Buttons

The bottom of each screen contains the following buttons to help you navigate through the Install Wizard:

Back: Go back to the previous screen. Use this button to check information or to change settings presented in a previous screen.

Next: Continue to the next screen. Clicking the Next button continues to the next step in the installation process. When you click Next on the Summary screen, the Install Wizard begins installing files to the system.

Cancel: Cancel the installation process and exit the Install Wizard. You can cancel the installation process at any time without affecting current system operation.

Help: Open the Help topic for this screen. For more information, click Help Topics in the Help window.


Software Selection

From the enclosed list, select the software program you want to install. The list contains the software versions residing on the CD-ROM loaded on the MAT PC.

If the software version you want is not listed on this screen, exit the installation wizard and load the correct CD-ROM on the MAT PC. Then start the Install Wizard again.


Identification

Fill in the fields on this screen for tracking purposes.

Name: Enter your name or user identification.

Company: Enter the name of your company.

This information is stored in the ???? file in the ???? directory on the MAT PC.


Configuration

Check the information displayed in this screen for the site name, system name, and IP address of the target system where you want to install software. If you start the Installation Wizard while connected to a system, it assumes the target system is the one to which you are connected.

If the target system shown here is not the one where you want to install software, do one of the following actions:

Delete the information in the IP address field and type in the IP address of the correct target system. Click Next to continue the installation process.

Exit the Installation Wizard, connect to the correct system and choose Configuration-Installation Wizard from the Equipment Window to start again.


Setup Choices

Click the button that represents the activity you wish to perform at this time.

Install/Upgrade: Install new software to a selected system or upgrade existing software.

Expansion: Expand feature capabilities of the selected system.

UNDO Install: Remove existing software from the selected system.

Install Utilities: ????


Software License Agreement

Use of any software program installed through this method is subject to the terms and conditions stated in the License Agreement. You should not install this software until you have read the License Agreement and accept its terms.

The License Agreement explains the software contract and the limits of our responsibility. If you do not agree with ALL the terms stated in the license agreement, do NOT continue with the installation.

By clicking Next and proceeding with the installation, you signify that you accept the terms stated in the License Agreement.


Keycode Source

Select the method you wish to use to provide the software keycode for this installation.

Keycode Delivery System: Not Available Yet

Stored Keycode: You can enter the keycode automatically from a file stored on diskette or on the MAT PC. Click Browse to select the correct file within the MAT PC directories.

Type it in: You can type the keycode into the installation program using the Keycode Entry  screen. Once validated, the keycode activates the software program.

You must have a keycode to unlock your software so that it works properly. Without the correct keycode, the software will not work.

The keycode is customized and is unique to your system. It cannot be transferred for use on any other system.


Keycode Entry

Carefully type the keycode into the fields provided on this screen. Enter four (4) characters per field.

Keycode Validation

The Install Wizard provides two levels of keycode validation, as follows:

Level 1	If you make a typing error, the wizard should notify you when you reach the end of the current line. Re-enter the characters for the entire line before going on to the next line. This level of validation only checks that the keycode format is correct.

Level 2	When you click Next, the installation wizard checks to make sure the keycode is valid and correct for you system before continuing with the installation process. If validation fails, the installation process cannot continue. Carefully check each line of the keycode to make sure it is correct.

Clear All Button

Click this button to clear all keycode fields and start over.


Product Capabilities

Check this screen to ensure the product capabilities, as defined by the keycode, are correct for your system.

Click the following tabs and carefully check the information. If any of the information shown in this screen is incorrect, cancel the Install Wizard, and contact Nortel.

General: This tab displays general information about your system and software. Make sure the New Keycode Info section shows the software version you want to install.

Packages: Check the feature option packages listed on this tab to ensure the keycode has activated the correct feature set for your system. Use the icon to the left of each feature option package to compare the feature sets between the current software and the new software (about to be installed), as follows:

Retained: This feature option package is currently activated and will remain activated when the new software version is installed.

Added: This feature option package is not currently activated, but will be activated when the new software version is installed.

Removed: This feature option package is currently activated, but will be deactivated when the new software version is installed.

Blank: If no icon is present, this feature option package is not currently activated and will not be activated when the new software version is installed.

Limits: Check the ISM limits to ensure they are correct for your system. Use the icon to the left of each ISM setting to compare the ISM limits between the current software and the new software (about to be installed), as follows:

Increased: This setting will be increased when the new software version is installed.

Decreased: This setting will be decreased when the new software version is installed.

Blank: This setting will not change when the new software version is installed.


Keycode Autosave

Save the keycode to a file for reference or for disaster recovery. Give the keycode a unique name that you can identify later. Make sure you include the ".kcd" filename extension.

You can automatically save the keycode file to the default directory (c:/Nortel). Or you can click Browse to select another directory on the MAT PC.


Confirm Destination

This screen displays the selected system. It shows the system name or IP address or both. The target system shown in this screen is where the new software will be installed.

If the system shown here is not the correct system, click Cancel to exit the Install Wizard. Connect to the correct target system and choose Configuration-Installation Wizard from the Equipment Window to start again.


Summary

This screen provides a detailed summary of the installation process. It shows you what software is about to be installed and where it will be installed.

Use this information to verify what you are installing. If the information provided by the summary is not what you want, click Cancel to exit the installation wizard.

Switch Name: The switch listed here is the one where you are about to install software.

Estimated install time: This estimate is based on the switch configuration and the installation setup.

Configuration After Install: These fields show how much space the new software requires on the IOC hard drive.

Disk: total = size of the IOC hard drive,
      used = amount of disk space used by the software,
      free = amount of disk space not used by software

Software version: Version number of the software you are about to install

Current Configuration: These fields show how much space on the IOC is filled with the current software.

Disk: total = size of the IOC hard drive,
      used = amount of disk space used by the software,
      free = amount of disk space not used by software

Software version: Version number of the currently running switch software


Release Notes

Release Notes contain product-specific information and last-minute changes. You should be aware of this information before completing the installation process. Always read the Release Notes.

The Release Notes are stored in a plain text file. Click Open to start your system's default text editor and open the Release Notes file.


Completed

The Installation Wizard has replaced the software on the IOC hard drive with the new software version you have selected. However, the old software is still running the switch.

To complete the installation process, SYSLOAD the switch immediately. When the system restarts, the new software is loaded from the IOC hard disk into memory.


Keycodes Explained


How to Get a Keycode


Install/Upgrade

The software Installation Wizard automatically loads the correct software to the selected system. You can install software to the IOC hard disk on the Call Server. The Install Wizard places all of the programs and files in the right place and verifies their ?(that they are not corrupted)?

You choose the software version from those available on the CD ROM. You also choose the destination where the software will be installed. The installation wizard leads you through the installation process.

Choose Install/Upgrade to install new software, re-install existing software, or to upgrade existing software.

Product software is delivered on a CD ROM disc. Insert the CD ROM containing the correct software into the CD ROM drive on the MAT PC. When prompted in the Software Selection  screen, select the software version you wish to install. You will also be prompted to select the destination drive where you want to install the software.

Before Installing Software

Back up and archive data. You are about to install new software that might require database conversion or have unpredictable results. To avoid possible data corruption, back up the system database immediately prior to installing new software.

Choose the destination. To select a destination switch, start the Install Wizard using one of the following methods:

Equipment Window: Choose Configuration-Install Wizard from the Equipment Window of the selected system.

System Window: Select a system and choose Configuration-Install Wizard.

Windows desktop: Start the Install Wizard. A screen will request the site name, system name and IP address of the system where you want to install software.

Get the Keycode. New switch software requires a new keycode to unlock it. Without the correct keycode, the new software will not operate.

After Installing Software

Once the installation is complete, the new software resides on the IOC hard disk. However, the switch is still running the old software. Perform a SYSLOAD immediately to begin running the new software.

Switch operation might be affected if you wait. More on the effects????


Expansion

You can expand or change your software's capabilities by entering a new keycode. Software expansion is similar to software installation, but no CD-ROM disc is required.

The Expansion Wizard consists of a subset of screens used by the Installation Wizard. Use the Expansion Wizard to enter a new keycode that defines the new software capabilities, as follows:

Feature Option Packages: Add or remove feature option packages available for use on the system. Be careful when adding or removing feaures. Added features might still require overlay administration to activate them, and removed features can adversely affect system operation.

Incremental Software Management: Increase or decrease system limits. Be careful when decreasing system limits, or system operation can be adversely affected.

Before Expanding Software

Back up and archive data. You are about to change the software capabilities, which might have unpredictable results. To avoid possible data corruption, back up the system database immediately prior to entering a new keycode.

Choose the destination. To select a destination switch, start the Install Wizard using one of the following methods:

Equipment Window: Choose Configuration-Expansion Wizard from the Equipment Window of the selected system.

System Window: Choose Configuration-Expansion Wizard.

Windows desktop: Insert a Nortel software CD-ROM and start the Install Wizard. A screen will request the name and IP address of the system where you want to install software. When you reach the Setup Choices screen, click Expansion.

Get the Keycode. New switch software requires a new keycode to unlock it. Without the correct keycode, the new software will not operate.

After Expanding Software

Once the expansion is complete, the new keycode resides on the IOC hard disk. However, it is not activated yet. Perform a SYSLOAD immediately to begin the expanded software.

Switch operation might be affected if you wait. More on the effects????


UNDO Install

Information to be added…

QUESTIONS:  can I remove software without installing new? Does that make any sense? When I install new software, do I have to UNDO first, or does the new overwrite the old? Why would I ever want to remove?


Utilities

Information to be added…

QUESTIONS:  need more info—what is this? What is it used for?


Link not available

This link is to a topic outside of the software installation wizard. To be added.

What do I do if I load new software and it doesn't work? Or if the features don't work right? I must still activate new features?