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2013-05-23T07:26:14Z

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	** Select the TMedia unit to install on (using left or right arrows)		** Select the TMedia unit to install on (using left or right arrows)
	** Choose which package to install the license for (you need to select package 2.6 if you are installing a 2.6 license)		** Choose which package to install the license for (you need to select package 2.6 if you are installing a 2.6 license)
	** Choose if you want to reboot the adapter right after installation (license installation is ~~inefficiency~~ until adapter reboots		** Choose if you want to reboot the adapter right after installation (license installation is ineffective until adapter reboots
	** Enter the path of the folder that contains the license files to be installed		** Enter the path of the folder that contains the license files to be installed

Candy Chan at 08:37, 6 September 2012

2012-09-06T08:37:08Z

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	== ~~tbautoinstall application~~ ==		== <br>What it does? ==
	The application ''tbautoinstall'' is used to install packages on TMedia units. It allows:		The application ''tbautoinstall'' is used to install packages and licenses on the TMedia units. It allows:
	- Listing installed packages		* Listing installed packages
	- Deleting packages		* Deleting packages
	- Validating packages		* Validating packages
	- Installing new packages		* Installing new packages
	- Installing new licenses		* Installing new licenses
	- Change next boot directory		* Change next boot directory
	- Reboot TMedia units		* Reboot TMedia units
	- Flash TMedia hardware with another package (option hidden by default, use with extreme caution!)		* Flash TMedia hardware with another package (option hidden by default, use with extreme caution!)

	== Installing the ~~tbautoinstall binary~~ ==		== <br>Locating the application ==
			This application is located in the following directory once Toolpack is installed: [InstallDir]/[PackageVersion]/bin/release/[Platform]/
			/lib/tb/toolpack/pkg/2.6.51/bin/release/x86_64-linux64
			Now, you can [[#Launching tbautoinstall \| run tbautoinstall]]. Otherwise, you need to [[#Install tbautoinstall application \| install tbautoinstall]].

			== <br>Installing the application ==
	The tbautoinstall binary is found in the "cmc" archive for your platform. For example:		The tbautoinstall binary is found in the "cmc" archive for your platform. For example:
	tbcmc_2.7.~~4_i586~~-~~win32_release~~.tgz		tbcmc_2.6.52_x86_64-linux64_centos5_release.tgz
	It's found in the following directory (replace "i586-win32" below by your platform)		It's found in the following directory (replace "i586-win32" below by your platform)
	tb/apps/tbautoinstall/release/~~i586~~-~~win32~~		tb/apps/tbautoinstall/release/x86_64-linux64

	== ~~Getting the~~ TMedia ~~package files to install~~ ==		== <br>Gathering TMedia packages ==
	The packages to install on TMedia units are found in the ~~foolowing~~ archive:		The packages to install on TMedia units are found in the following archive:
	tb640-adapter.release.zip		tb640-adapter.release.zip
	You must unzip this archive in order to use it with tbautoinstall.		You must unzip this archive in order to use it with tbautoinstall.

	== Launching ~~tbautoinstall~~ ==		== <br>Gathering TMedia licenses ==
			License files can be downloaded from the [[Support:License_server \| license server]].

			== <br>Launching this application ==
	You can launch the tool by double-clicking on it, or with some command-line arguments.		You can launch the tool by double-clicking on it, or with some command-line arguments.
	Use "tbautoinstall --help" to get available arguments.		Use "tbautoinstall --help" to get available arguments.
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	-q : Automatically quit once installation is done		-q : Automatically quit once installation is done

	== Installing a package ==		== <br>Installing a package ==
	* Launch tbautoinstall		* Launch tbautoinstall
	* Press 'i'		* Press 'i'
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	** Enter the path of the folder that contains all TMedia binary files (from tb640-adapter.release.zip, directory 'tb/bin')		** Enter the path of the folder that contains all TMedia binary files (from tb640-adapter.release.zip, directory 'tb/bin')
	** Enter the path of the folder that contains all license files that you obtained from TelcoBridges support team		** Enter the path of the folder that contains all license files that you obtained from TelcoBridges support team
	*** Note: This is optional if installing a package with the same major version as the actually running package (2.6.Y over 2.6.X for example).		*** Note: This is optional if installing a package with the same major version as the actually running package (2.6.Y over 2.6.X for example)
	=> The selected package will be installed on the TMedia unit, and optionally the tool will identify the most recent matching licenses from the specified folder (for base board and mezzanines) and install them		=> The selected package will be installed on the TMedia unit, and optionally the tool will identify the most recent matching licenses from the specified folder (for base board and mezzanines) and install them.

	~~== Flashing a package ==~~
	Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.

	~~'''Warning: Flashing~~ a ~~TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for~~ a ~~good reason,~~ as ~~failure may render the unit inoperable'''~~		Alternatively, you can install a license without installing a package as in [[#Installing a license \| here]].
	* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")
	* Use the 'i' command as explained above.
	~~=> The TMedia unit will first be installed, rebooted, then flashed and rebooted again~~.

	== Install multiple TMedia units simultaneously ==		=== <br>Install multiple TMedia units simultaneously ===
	You can simply use the 'i' command again while other units are already being installed.		You can simply use the 'i' command again while other units are already being installed.

	== Install all TMedia units simultaneously ==		=== <br>Install all TMedia units simultaneously ===
	* Press 'p' to select the package to auto-install		* Press 'p' to select the package to auto-install
	** Enter the path of the folder that contains all TMedia binary files (from tb640-adapter.release.zip, directory 'tb/bin')		** Enter the path of the folder that contains all TMedia binary files (from tb640-adapter.release.zip, directory 'tb/bin')
	** Enter the path of the folder that contains all license files that you obtained from TelcoBridges support team		** Enter the path of the folder that contains all license files that you obtained from TelcoBridges support team
	*** Note: This is optional if installing a package with the same major version as the actually running package (2.6.Y over 2.6.X for example).		*** Note: This is optional if installing a package with the same major version as the actually running package (2.6.Y over 2.6.X for example)
	* Press 'a' to enable "auto-install" mode		* Press 'a' to enable "auto-install" mode
	* Any TMedia unit not already running the selected package version will be updated automatically		* Any TMedia unit not already running the selected package version will be updated automatically

			== <br>Flashing a package ==
			Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.

			'''Warning: Flashing a TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for a good reason, as failure may render the unit inoperable'''
			* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")
			* Use the 'i' command as explained above
			=> The TMedia unit will first be installed, rebooted, then flashed and rebooted again.

			== <br>Installing a license ==
			* Launch tbautoinstall
			* Press 'I'
			** Select the TMedia unit to install on (using left or right arrows)
			** Choose which package to install the license for (you need to select package 2.6 if you are installing a 2.6 license)
			** Choose if you want to reboot the adapter right after installation (license installation is inefficiency until adapter reboots
			** Enter the path of the folder that contains the license files to be installed

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2012-07-16T21:10:36Z

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	== Flashing a package ==		== Flashing a package ==
	Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.		Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.
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	'''Warning: Flashing a TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for a good reason, as failure may render the unit inoperable'''		'''Warning: Flashing a TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for a good reason, as failure may render the unit inoperable'''
	* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")		* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")

Abrassard: /* Flashing a package */

2012-07-16T21:10:26Z

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	== Flashing a package ==		== Flashing a package ==
	Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.		Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.
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	'''Warning: Flashing a TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for a good reason, as failure may render the unit inoperable'''		'''Warning: Flashing a TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for a good reason, as failure may render the unit inoperable'''
	* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")		* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")

Abrassard: /* Flashing a package */

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	== Flashing a package ==		== Flashing a package ==
	Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.		Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.
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	'''Warning: Flashing a TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for a good reason, as failure may render the unit inoperable'''		'''Warning: Flashing a TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for a good reason, as failure may render the unit inoperable'''
	* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")		* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")

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 You can launch the tool by double-clicking on it, or with some command-line arguments.
 Use "tbautoinstall --help" to get available arguments.
 == Installing a package ==

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== tbautoinstall application ==
The application ''tbautoinstall'' is used to install packages on TMedia units. It allows:
- Listing installed packages
- Deleting packages
- Validating packages
- Installing new packages
- Installing new licenses
- Change next boot directory
- Reboot TMedia units
- Flash TMedia hardware with another package (option hidden by default, use with extreme caution!)

== Installing the tbautoinstall binary ==
The tbautoinstall binary is found in the "cmc" archive for your platform. For example:
tbcmc_2.7.4_i586-win32_release.tgz
It's found in the following directory (replace "i586-win32" below by your platform)
tb/apps/tbautoinstall/release/i586-win32

== Getting the TMedia package files to install ==
The packages to install on TMedia units are found in the foolowing archive:
tb640-adapter.release.zip
You must unzip this archive in order to use it with tbautoinstall.

== Launching tbautoinstall ==
You can launch the tool by double-clicking on it, or with some command-line arguments.
Use "tbautoinstall --help" to get available arguments.

== Installing a package ==
* Launch tbautoinstall
* Press 'i'
** Select the TMedia unit to install on (using left or right arrows)
** Choose if adapter must be rebooted automatically after installation or not
** Enter the path of the folder that contains all TMedia binary files (from tb640-adapter.release.zip, directory 'tb/bin')
** Enter the path of the folder that contains all license files that you obtained from TelcoBridges support team
*** Note: This is optional if installing a package with the same major version as the actually running package (2.6.Y over 2.6.X for example).
=> The selected package will be installed on the TMedia unit, and optionally the tool will identify the most recent matching licenses from the specified folder (for base board and mezzanines) and install them

== Flashing a package ==
Flashing a package does more than simply installing a package. In addition to installing the package on the TMedia unit's file system, it also updates some non-volatile memory, the "safe boot" flash, and some re-programmable hardware devices.
'''Warning: Flashing a TMedia unit should only be performed by TelcoBridges support team, and for a good reason, as failure may render the unit inoperable'''
* Launch tbautoinstall from the command-line using "-flash" option ("tbautoinstall -flash")
* Use the 'i' command as explained above.
=> The TMedia unit will first be installed, rebooted, then flashed and rebooted again.

== Install multiple TMedia units simultaneously ==
You can simply use the 'i' command again while other units are already being installed.

== Install all TMedia units simultaneously ==
* Press 'p' to select the package to auto-install
** Enter the path of the folder that contains all TMedia binary files (from tb640-adapter.release.zip, directory 'tb/bin')
** Enter the path of the folder that contains all license files that you obtained from TelcoBridges support team
*** Note: This is optional if installing a package with the same major version as the actually running package (2.6.Y over 2.6.X for example).
* Press 'a' to enable "auto-install" mode
* Any TMedia unit not already running the selected package version will be updated automatically