sap.sap_operations.sap_kernel_update role – Role replaces existing SAP kernel with kernel provided in SAP CAR files.

Note

This role is part of the sap.sap_operations collection.

It is not included in ansible-core. To check whether it is installed, run ansible-galaxy collection list.

To install it use: ansible-galaxy collection install sap.sap_operations.

To use it in a playbook, specify: sap.sap_operations.sap_kernel_update.

Entry point main – Role replaces existing SAP kernel with kernel provided in SAP CAR files.

Synopsis

• Role replaces existing SAP kernel with kernel provided in SAP CAR files.

Parameters

Parameter	Comments
sap_force_update string	Update the system if rolling upgrade can’t be used. Stop and start the system, so there is downtime. Default: "False"
sap_kernel_update_backup string	Backup previous kernel. Default: "True"
sap_kernel_update_instance string / required	The instance number to be managed.
sap_kernel_update_kernel_path string / required	Path to directory with installed SAP kernel.
sap_kernel_update_new_kernel_path string / required	Path to new kernel.
sap_kernel_update_sid string / required	SAP System ID.