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jmanya_44531
Nimbostratus
Nimbostratuswhen is it better to upgrade my F5 box to a new version of TMOS?
Hello guys,
This should be a simple and repetitive question, I know.
How could one know when is the perfect time to upgrade a box from one version to another? I have performed several upgr...
JG
Cumulonimbus
CumulonimbusI'd be ready to apply a point release and a maintenance release a few days after their release, for it's generally an eventless operation and you need the security fixes as soon as possible.
I'd be extremely cautious with an upgrade to a major release, for a major release contains incompatible changes by nature.
It is generally recommended not to upgrade to a major release unless you need the new/improved features/functionality that comes with a new release.
Always test thoroughly if you can.
Yeah, the release notes don't document all changes, and an unexpected change is always the concern of an F5 admin, for the F5 mostly hosts high impact services.
