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NimbostratusUpgrading BIG-IP VE from version 14.x to 16.x
Hello,
As our BIG-IP is in oracle cloud VM and our bigip is running 14.1.5.6V and we need to upgrade 16.x.x .kindly need your support and suggetion how to upgrade as im little bit new for upgrade in VM please share us procedure points step by step it will easy for me and suggest which version we have to go we need mature one
Appriciate for your feedback
5 Replies
- Aswin_mk
MVP
Hello,
When you plan for an upgrade to BIG-IP 16.x, F5 recommends that you reference the following prerequisites and related information:
- You must be running BIG-IP 14.x through 16.x to upgrade to BIG-IP 16.x. - So you are fine to upgrade
- For installation instructions and information about upgrading to BIG-IP 16.x software, refer to the Important note at the beginning of this article. - adding below.
Attaching link for upgrade process
Updating a BIG-IP VE Virtual Machine
BR
Aswin - Melissa_C
Admin
Hello,
Thank you for posting to our community. I wanted to provide you with K84554955: Overview of BIG-IP system software upgrades to review before you begin your upgrade process. Also, by using our K18074701: iHealth Upgrade Advisor can help you determine the best version for you.
With your plan to go to version 16.x please keep in mind that as of July 31, 2025 version 16.1.x will be going end of technical support (eots) K5903: BIG-IP software support policy. We do advise that you keep your software up to date within our software support policy so you may want to entertain the option of version 17.1.x if you have that as an option with your virtual edition.
If you have additional questions beyond our upgrade resources please provide more specifics questions as this will allow our community to better assist. Alternatively, for more direct assistance on your current setup with software that is currently eots our Professional Services team may be an option as well.
-Melissa
kashif514thanks Melissa and aswin for your feedback
Aswin- the link which you share it's not working .
can any one or aswin share upgrade BIP IP VE virtual machine guide which shows step-by-step upgrade process
- Melissa_C
Unfortunately, It doesn't look like that is a valid link anymore. We do have Update BIG-IP VE, alternatively BIG-IP update and upgrade guide gives a breakdown of different environments to choose from if the Update BIG-IP VE does not meet your specific needs.
-Melissa
- Injeyan_Kostas
Cumulonimbus
A commonly overlooked step that can cause the upgrade to fail is reactivating the license beforehand.
And I agree with Melissa_C, you should consider 17.1.x
