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Nikson_M
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Nov 18, 2019
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Upgrade an Virtual F5 edition.

Folks, I need some help with documentation on upgrading a Virtual F5 device.   We are running "12.1.3.6" and we are looking at an upgrade to "12.1.5" to resolve a config sync issue that we are ...
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  • iaine's avatar
    iaine
    Nov 18, 2019

    Hi Neel

     

    Just create a new volume (.2 instance) when you install the software.

     

    Instructions can be found here - https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34745165 - look for the section "installing a software image, point release, or hotfix"

     

     

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iaine
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Nov 18, 2019

Hi Neel

 

Just create a new volume (.2 instance) when you install the software.

 

Instructions can be found here - https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34745165 - look for the section "installing a software image, point release, or hotfix"

 

 

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    Nikson_M
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    Nov 20, 2019

    My issue as of now is when I am trying to import the new image it does not show up. The import shows as 100% successful but the image is never seen on the F5.

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      Nikson_M
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      Nov 20, 2019

      I can see the file under "/shared/images", having difficulties getting this installed.

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      Nikson_M
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      Nov 20, 2019

      Please ignore, the issue has been fixed.

      I was able to complete the upgrade.

    • Fallout1984's avatar
      Fallout1984
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      Nov 20, 2019

      At this point do you feel confident you could do another upgrade with no trouble, or do you have any questions?

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