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Ubuntu Linux Maintenance Operations

This section describes how to upgrade, redeploy, or uninstall the Ubuntu Package .

Upgrade Process for Linux Assistive Package (Ubuntu 22 VM)

This section provides a step-by-step procedure for upgrading the Linux Assistive Package on an Ubuntu v22 VM from an earlier version (e.g., v3.4.0.42) to the latest version, v4.0.0.170.

Important

This upgrade procedure is supported only on Ubuntu 22-based virtual machines.

Prerequisites

  • Ensure sudo/root access to the VM

  • Ensure that the Old Package v3.4.0.42 is installed successfully.

  • Download the package: Linux Assistive Package v4.0.0.170

Upgrade Steps

  • Copy the latest packages to the target VM.

  • Extract the Package: Navigate to the location where the package is copied and extract it:

    7z x Linux_Assistive_Package_v4.0.0.170.7z

  • Navigate to the Extracted Directory and Execute the Installer: After successful extraction, check the files present inside the extracted directory.

    cd Linux_Assistive_Package_v4.0.0.170

  • Initiate the Linux Assistive Package Installer using the command -

    sudo ./install.sh

  • Complete Installation: Follow the on-screen instructions and select the required options as per your environment

    Step Option Selection
    Internet Enabled / Disabled Enabled
    Domain AD / LDAP / WG AD
    Mode VDI / SHD As required
    SSH Enable / Disable Enable
    Installation Type Full / Essential Full

  • Wait for the installation to complete successfully.

  • Reboot the system: After successful installation: Options:

    • Check Logs (skip reboot)

    • Restart

  • Recommended Action: Select Restart to ensure all services initialize correctly


Post-Upgrade Verification: After the system restarts, verify the upgrade using the following steps:

  • Verify Product Information

    • Check the product details file: sudo cat /etc/accops/dvm/product.info

    • Check the Assistive Package version: sudo cat /etc/dvm/assistivepkg/version.info

Redeploying Ubuntu Linux Packages

If you need to reinstall the Ubuntu Linux package, the same installation process can be used to re-run the setup.

Important

Carefully review the assistive packages installation logs to determine the necessary corrections.

Reinstallation may overwrite the configuration files with default values.

Uninstall

There is no option to uninstall Ubuntu packages in the installer script.