Backup and Preparation
critical Prepare for the upgrade by backing up configurations
Upgrade to Azure Local 23H2
Required Perform the operating system upgrade
The content for this step (ID: os-upgrade) is not yet available.
Expected partial: ../installation/step-os-upgrade
Verify 23H2 Upgrade
Confirm the OS upgrade completed successfully
SBE Installation - Introduction
Learn about SBE installation process
Migration from Azure Stack HCI 22H2 to 23H2
Upgrading from 22H2 and installing SBE for the first time
Prerequisites:
- Azure Stack HCI 22H2 currently installed
- Backup of all cluster configurations completed
- Review Microsoft upgrade documentation
- Administrative access to the cluster
- Network access for OS upgrade and SBE download
Overview of Steps:
- Backup and Preparation - Prepare for the upgrade by backing up configurations
- Upgrade to Azure Local 23H2 - Perform the operating system upgrade
- Verify 23H2 Upgrade - Confirm the OS upgrade completed successfully
- SBE Installation - Introduction - Learn about SBE installation process
- Connect & Discover Updates - Discover available SBE updates
- Download SBE Package - Choose your download method for SBE packages
- Complete SBE Installation - Follow remaining installation steps
Important Notes:
- IMPORTANT: Complete the 22H2 → 23H2 upgrade BEFORE installing SBE
- SBE is only available for Azure Local 23H2 (2311.2) and later
- Allow sufficient time for both OS upgrade and SBE installation
- Test cluster functionality after OS upgrade before installing SBE
Additional Resources:
Quick Links:
DataON Solution Builder Extension (SBE) Update Package
This installation guide will walk you through the complete process of updating your DataON Azure Stack HCI cluster with the latest SBE version. The Solution Builder Extension provides essential firmware packages that ensure optimal performance, security, and compatibility for your DataON hardware and Azure Stack HCI environment.
Supported Models
Ready for multiple series
Select a model family in the previous page or use the update catalog to see model-specific details.
Connect & Discover Updates
Discover available SBE updates
Prerequisites
Connect to Your Azure Local
Open a remote PowerShell session to one machine in the system using the deployment user account.
$cred = Get-Credential
Enter-PSSession -ComputerName "YOUR_CLUSTER_NODE" -Credential $cred
Sign in with the deployment user account created during Active Directory prep.
Confirm Software and Verify System Health
Ensure the system is on Azure Local 2311+ and is healthy before proceeding.
whoami
Get-SolutionUpdateEnvironment
Important Checks:
- Record CurrentVersion
- Verify HealthState is Success; if Failure/Error/Warning, troubleshoot readiness first
Discover Available Updates
List update candidates and inspect details of the one you plan to install.
Get-SolutionUpdate | Where-Object {$_.State -like "Ready*" -or $_.State -like "Additional*"} | FL DisplayName, Description, ResourceId, State, PackageType
Get-SolutionUpdate | FL DisplayName, Description, ResourceId, State, PackageType
$Update = Get-SolutionUpdate -Id RESOURCE_ID
$Update.ComponentVersions
You may see both Solution and SBE (Solution Builder Extension) items.
If the expected update isn't Ready, remove filters to see non-ready states.
Download SBE Package
Required Choose your download method for SBE packages
Complete SBE Installation
Follow remaining installation steps