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Jim_Couch_16225's avatar
Jim_Couch_16225
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Nov 20, 2018

13.1.1 upgrade on Lab F5

I am preparing to upgrade our F5s and the recommended version is 13.1.1 from 12.1.1.1.0.196. I generally upgrade my test set, which has a lab license, first so that I know what I might run into. I ...
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KarlErnstzen_25
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Nov 21, 2018

Hi Jim.

 

Which steps do you follow to do the upgrade?

 

I typically do the following:

 

  1. Create archive before any config changes.

  2. Disable all syncs, and auto failover, free up disk space.I do not sync from this point onwards until all servers are updated and confirmed working.

     

  3. Verify config on all partitions are healthy.

     

  4. Record connection numbers for reference point, no need if you have AVR.
  5. Re-license.
  6. Check md5 of iso.
  7. Run install to a new partition.
  8. Do step 5, and confirm traffic flows without any drops or problems. Compare connection numbers
  9. Enable syncs and failover methods.
  10. Do step 1.
  11. Smile.
  12. Done.