The ProfileUnity Management Console automatically performs a version check to make sure you are running the latest version of the software. If your version is not up-to-date, an orange star appears next to your username in the top right corner of the screen. This star indicates that a new version is available for download.
When Using ProfileUnity Clustering with FlexDisk or Licensing
ProfileUnity Clustering involves configuring multiple ProfileUnity nodes with the High Availability (HA) mode, which is essential to keep the FlexDisk VMDK delivery system and the Licensing Service running continuously and to protect against a single point of failure.
If you are upgrading from 6.8.x, then no special consideration is necessary. Upgrade each node, one at a time, making sure the last node is back online and running correctly before upgrading the next. Remember, a 3-node cluster always needs 2 nodes online to maintain full operation.
If you are upgrading from a cluster with a version prior to 6.8.0, refer to the knowledge base article entitled "How to Upgrade a ProfileUnity Cluster from 6.7 to 6.8" for additional details.
Order of Operations for the Upgrade
Make sure you follow the steps to upgrade ProfileUnity in the order in which they are given. The order of operations is very important.Do not deploy any new INI Configuration changes with your upgraded ProfileUnity Management Console if you have not yet upgraded the Client software. Client software might not function properly with an INI created from a console that has a different version.
The following upgrade steps are discussed in this document:
- Update the ProfileUnity Management Console
- Update your ProfileUnity License or verify that it is current.
- Update the ProfileUnity Client.
- Update the FlexApp Packaging Console if it is being used.
- When the software updates are complete, update the configuration INI files and download or deploy them to be used at the next user login.
- If the FlexDisk service is being used, uninstall the Connection Server Monitor (
csmonitor.exe) from your Horizon Connection Servers. This functionality is built into the 6.8.6 FlexDisk Service. See the FlexDisk section under Administration > Settings in the ProfileUnity Management Console to add Horizon Connection Server credentials.
Note: Software upgrades are included with Liquidware Support contracts. If your Support contract has expired, contact Support at renew@liquidware.com to renew it, then complete the software upgrade.
