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NimbostratusUpdate BigIP LTM VE from Version 11.6 to 12.0
Hey all,
I would like o update our BigIP LTM VE, which is running in VMWare, from Version 11.6 to 12.0 but I can't find an iso Image for download. I see only the *iso.ova Files. Is it neccessary to install the virtual machine komplet new and restore after the config? Or it is possible to update like a hotfix via "System -> Software Management -> Import" and after "System -> Software Management -> Boot Loaction"??
Thanks for help Joern
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Brad_ParkerCirrus
No, there is an iso out there, just don't click on the virtual edition link, but rather the 12.0 link. Here is a link directly to the iso, https://downloads.f5.com/esd/serveDownload.jsp?path=/big-ip/big-ip_v12.x/12.0.0/english/12.0.0/&sw=BIG-IP&pro=big-ip_v12.x&ver=12.0.0&container=12.0.0&file=BIGIP-12.0.0.0.0.606.iso.
Joern_OltmannAh yes I find it out just some minutes before. Thanks for answering
Simon_Waters_13Cirrostratus
The documentation says to upgrade point releases in 11 download the ISO file as normal for a hardware F5, but doesn't say what to do for major releases.
The README points at the documentation.
Could do with a sentence clarifying if there a need to install something bigger.
I'm presuming if the 11.x to 12.x is fine with the ISO, most likely future releases will work like this too.
Suspect I also need to get the virtual edition added to my websupport, the admin is harder than the device management. Couldn't find a button to say what serial numbers are under support in websupport.
- Brad_ParkerYou still use the base ISO for major release upgrades. Its no different than minor releases, i.e. 11.5 to 11.6. Its just a new base ISO. As for the serial, in VE your license key is your serial when contacting support.
