UpgradeDcache

dCache upgrade

• To upgrade dCache to v1.9.12 it is recommended to first upgrade to v1.9.5

Upgrade to v1.9.5

• Installation of a headnode: InstallDcache
• Installation of a headnode, using extended Quattor template: InstallDcacheExt
• Installation of a pool node: InstallDcacheShadowPool
• Installation of a ui: InstallDcacheUI

Installing a v1.8.0 box for reference

• Installation of a headnode: InstallDcache180REF
• Installation of a pool node: InstallDcachePool180REF
  • Upgrade of a pool node: UpgradeDcachePool180REF

Upgrade to v1.9.12

• The following documentation describes how to upgrade from v1.9.5 to v1.9.12
  • http://www.dcache.org/manuals/2011/goettingen/upgradeguide/upgrade-guide.html
• An attempt has been performed to upgrade immediately to v1.9.12: InstallDcache1912direct

Important remark on dcap configuration

• To allow enough dcap connections (from all WNs and UIs) two parameters need to be set
  • ulimit on the host
  • dcapMaxLogin in the dCacheSetup config file

Support

• dCache webpage:
• Mailing lists:
  • support@dcache.org or user-forum
  • Paul Millar via RT