From fdd45c94d6b7e98ed310786da79684ce91a2b906 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivier Lambert Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:13:54 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] add patching doc --- docs/patching.md | 27 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/patching.md b/docs/patching.md index 526161c2e..4f872a0dd 100644 --- a/docs/patching.md +++ b/docs/patching.md @@ -2,6 +2,31 @@ Patching a host manually could be time consuming (and boring). That's why we provide a high level feature downloading and applying all missing patches automatically. -https://xen-orchestra.com/blog/hotfix-xs70e004-for-xenserver-7-0/ +## XOA smart patching system + +Your XOA will check for missing patching on official Citrix servers. They will be displayed if any: + +* in dashboard view +* in pool view (plus the number of missing patches in a red pill) +* in host view (in patching tab, same red pill) + +### Installing patches + +When you click on "Install all patches", XOA will automatically, at the same time (streaming all operations): + +* fetch all missing patches on Citrix servers +* unzip them +* upload them +* apply them in correct order + +You can see more screenshots here: https://xen-orchestra.com/blog/hotfix-xs70e004-for-xenserver-7-0/ > If you are behind a proxy, please update your `xo-server` configuration to add a proxy server, as [explained in the appropriate section](configuration.md#proxy-for-xenserver-updates-and-patches). + +## Notes on patching + +* Xen Orchestra won't reboot your hosts automatically. That's your call to choose when to do it. +* Patching doesn't mean to reboot every time. Check the "Guidance" row: if "restartHost" is displayed, it means you need to reboot to have the patch fully apply (see screenshot below) +* XO will install all patching without rebooting: that's not an issue. Even applying patches manually, **it's not mandatory to reboot after each patch**. + +![](./assets/xo5patching.png)