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Obtaining the required materials for a hotfix

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Before applying a hotfix, you must obtain all required materials.

Item Notes

StorageGRID hotfix file

You must download the StorageGRID hotfix file.

  • Network port

  • Supported web browser

  • SSH client (for example, PuTTY)

See “Web browser requirements.”

Recovery Package (.zip) file

Before applying a hotfix, download the most recent Recovery Package file in case any problems occur during the hotfix.Then, after the hotfix has been applied, download a new copy of the Recovery Package file and save it in a safe location. The updated Recovery Package file allows you to restore the system if a failure occurs.

Passwords.txt file

Optional and used only if you are applying a hotfix manually using the SSH client. The Passwords.txt file is included in the SAID package, which is part of the Recovery Package .zip file.

Provisioning passphrase

The passphrase is created and documented when the StorageGRID system is first installed. The provisioning passphrase is not listed in the Passwords.txt file.

Related documentation

readme.txt file for the hotfix. This file is included on the hotfix download page. Be sure to review the readme file carefully before applying the hotfix.

Related information

Downloading the hotfix file