The Software Updates page provides the ability to install and upgrade software components for Edge ACM. Core software components will be preinstalled on every installation as per usual using the .deb packages for Linux.
Additional components may be obtained by request based on your needs and will be delivered in a .module format. These files can be uploaded and installed using the Software Updates.
The Software Updates page can be accessed by browsing to it in the page header.
The page consists of three sub-pages: Update, Manage Packages, and Update History
Update
The Update page allows you to install and upgrade modules. When opening this page, you will see the modules that are currently installed.
Installing a new module
In order to install a new module, right-click your Node and select one of the available packages to display the Installation screen.
Only packages already uploaded through the “Manage Packages” tab will appear in this list. See “Manage Packages” below for more information.
Upgrading an installed module
In order to upgrade a module, double-click it on the explorer. This will open the Installation Screen
Installation Screen
The title of the Installation Screen will either be “Install New Module” or “Update Module” depending on the activity you are performing, but the behavior is the same.
Install New Module/Update Module
Select the module version from the “Available Versions” list. This will load additional information in the Dependency Tree and Update Details tables.
If you want to upgrade any upgradable dependencies shown in the Dependency Tree table, select Upgrade Dependencies
Dependency Tree
The dependency tree shows any dependencies that the selected module requires. The table displays the dependency name, the required version, the version currently installed and whether or not the installed version meets the requirements.
Update Details
The update details table displays any useful information as well as warnings and potential risk from the install/update you’re about to perform. Warnings usually have a link with further information.
Install Button
The target device must be restarted with all new installations in order for the installation to be applied.
Click the Install button to install or upgrade the package. The package is either installed locally or uploaded and installed from AAM if AAM is being used.
If a restart is required, a red icon will appear next to the node.
Additional information about updates and status are visible on the top right of this page. This will also show if a restart is required for current node, and the date of the last update.
Restart the Node
In order to restart the node, right-click it in the explorer, and select Restart Node.
The node will be sent a command to restart completely.
The webserver, any running applications, and any operations will be shutdown. All communication with that instance of Edge ACM will be lost for several minutes.
Once the node restarts, you can use the upgraded/installed software modules and continue with operations. The restart will bring up any previously running applications.
If the previous version of a module was running, and the new version has configuration changes, you might not see your module start after this restart. You will need to go into App Manager and configure any changes needed.
Manage Packages
This page will allow you to upload multiple versions of the modules you acquire.
Upload Packages
This widget allows you to select multiple .module files. Once the files have been processed by your browser you will see an Upload button.
Only when you press the Upload button on the left will the files actually reach the server!
Available Packages
This table will show the available packages that you have uploaded. You can search by name, version, etc.
Module Name | The name of the module |
Version | The version for this specific module |
Upload Date | The date in UTC in which this was uploaded to this server. |
Target Device | The name of the Node where this package is currently installed. This will display $Server (for AAM) until it has been uploaded to an Edge Node. |
Delete | Deletes this module from the Target Device |
Update History
This page allows you to browse the upgrade/install history for all operations known to this server.
Module Name | The name of the module |
Version | The version for this specific module |
Target Device | This will display the name of the Node where this package was installed to. With AAM it will show as $Server. Once AAM or you install modules to an Edge Node, it will display the name of that node. |
Install Date | The date in UTC in which this operation occurred. |