topic Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC in ArcGIS Enterprise Questions

Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

KrystalPhaneuf2 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:37:46 GMT

I'm trying to figure out how to have patches installed when running the PowerShell DSC for an enterprise upgrade from 10.6.1 to 10.7.1. In the github Wiki I see "PatchesDir" in the variables page but all it says is optional. I'm wondering if this directory is where I need to download the patches to be installed or where the patches will be installed to. Would this be the same as "InstallDir"? What filepath are patches usually installed to?

Variables reference page for JSON configuration files · Esri/arcgis-powershell-dsc Wiki · GitHub

Cameron Kroeker are you able to assist? Thanks!

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

CameronKroeker — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:51:28 GMT

Hi Krystal,

"PathesDir" is the path to where the patch (.msp) file(s) reside. The file path can be a local directory or a share, and can contain more than one .msp. PowerShell will detect all the .msp files in the path and proceed to install them.

Example:

"Portal": {
"LicenseFilePath": "[License File Path - Portal ]",
"PortalLicenseUserTypeId": "[Portal License User Type Id- Required for 10.7 and above]",
"Installer": {
"Path": "[Portal Installer Path]",
"WebStylesPath": "[Optional Parameter starting ArcGIS Enterprise 10.7.1 - Portal Web Styles Installer Path]",
"InstallDir": "[Portal Install Dir - Ex. C:\\ArcGIS\\Portal]",
"ContentDir": "[Portal Content Dir for Install- Ex. C:\\portalforarcgis\\content]",
"PatchesDir": "C:\\portal_patches"
},

Once installed you can find the patch(es) listed within Control Panel -> Programs -> Programs and Features -> Installed Updates.

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

KrystalPhaneuf2 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:38:54 GMT

Great thanks! I'll try this out tomorrow!

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

KrystalPhaneuf2 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:56:44 GMT

Just to confirm, there isn't anything else the config file needs to install the patches. Just the "PatchesDir" variable under Portal and Server.

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

CameronKroeker — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:34:01 GMT

Yes, that's correct. As long as the "PatchesDir" attribute is present under Portal, Server, DataStore, etc and contains a local or file share path to a location where .msp files reside then the ArcGIS PowerShell module will install all the patches that are in the specified directory.

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

KrystalPhaneuf2 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:45:39 GMT

Hey Cameron, I couldn't tell in your response but is the PatchesDir under Installer? This is how I've setup my config file. This is based on the variables page in the github wiki.

"Portal": {
   "LicenseFilePath": "D:\\InstallationFiles\\1071\\ArcGIS_Enterprise_Portal_107_289384_20191127.json",
   "Installer": {
      "Path": "D:\\InstallationFiles\\1071\\Portal_for_ArcGIS_Windows_1071_169688.exe",
      "InstallDir": "C:\\Program Files\\ArcGIS\\Portal",
      "ContentDir": "D:\\",
      "PatchesDir": "D:\\InstallationFiles\\1071\\PortalPatches"
     },
   "ContentDirectoryLocation": "D:\\arcgisportal\\content"

Github lists it like this:

Portal

Installer
- Path - The path to the portal Installer file you downloaded from My Esri.
- InstallDir - The path where the Portal component will be installed.
- ContentDir - The Path where the initial site will be configured. This needs to be a Local Path.
- WebStylesPath - The path to the Portal Web Styles Installer file you downloaded from My Esri. Required parameter starting 10.7.1.
- PatchesDir - (Optional)

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

CameronKroeker — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:19:04 GMT

My apologies, yes, you are correct. PatchesDir goes under Installer.

Here is a sample:

arcgis-powershell-dsc/BaseDeployment -SingleMachine.json at e06c6e3ba5f31707cce916a693c825bd616ec3f3 · Esri/arcgis-powers…

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

KrystalPhaneuf2 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:33:44 GMT

Ok, that's how I set it up and they did not install. Not even any errors or anything. Just didn't even attempt to install. I'll open an issue on Github.

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

DanMcCoy — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:07:26 GMT

Cameron Kroeker‌

Does the "PatchesDir" attribute have to be under "DataStore" if you only have any patches to install for Server & Portal?

Thanks,

Dan

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

CameronKroeker — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:15:22 GMT

Hello Dan,

If there aren't any patches for ArcGIS DataStore then "PatchesDir" can be left out of "DataStore", even if there are patches to install for Server & Portal.

Thanks,

Cameron K.

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

CameronKroeker — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 22:19:30 GMT

Just to confirm the recommended/supported workflow for applying patches after an upgrade, is to re-run the PowerShell module with -mode install. This is so that the upgrade can be verified and a backup/snapshot can be made prior to applying patches.

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

KrystalPhaneuf2 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 22:26:55 GMT

Yes, this is the workflow that worked for us in our last upgrade.

Re: Install Server and Portal Patches with PowerShell DSC

Anonymous User — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:54:27 GMT

Adding a question to this topic. When the config file asks for a Dir it is just the folder structure but when it asks for a Path that includes the actual file name and extension as well correct?