https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/General-Topics/Multi-Version-Cluster-Upgrade/m-p/93910#M18604 <P>The <SPAN class="Other_Varstp_mvc">Multi-Version Cluster</SPAN> (MVC)&nbsp;mechanism lets you synchronize connections between c<SPAN class="Vars_BladesFeaturestp_clmbs">luster members</SPAN> that run different versions.</P> <P>This lets you upgrade to a newer version without a loss in connectivity and lets you test the new version on some of the <SPAN class="Vars_BladesFeaturestp_clmbs">Cluster Members</SPAN> before you decide to upgrade the rest of the c<SPAN class="Vars_BladesFeaturestp_clmbs">luster members</SPAN>.</P> <P>---</P> <P>To everyone at Check Point who worked on this feature (Multi Version Cluster Upgrade). I have used this several times now when updgrading from R80.20 / R80.30 to R80.40. It works completely without any disruption.</P> <P>More here:<STRONG><BR /><A href="https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.40/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.40_Installation_and_Upgrade_Guide/Content/Topics-IUG/MVC-Upgrade-of-ClusterXL.htm" target="_self">R80.40 Multi-Version Cluster Upgrade Procedure</A></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>You guys did a great job. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":thumbs_up:">👍</span></STRONG></P> <P>Regards<BR />Heiko</P> Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:36:45 GMT HeikoAnkenbrand 2020-08-12T10:36:45Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/General-Topics/Multi-Version-Cluster-Upgrade/m-p/93910#M18604 <P>The <SPAN class="Other_Varstp_mvc">Multi-Version Cluster</SPAN> (MVC)&nbsp;mechanism lets you synchronize connections between c<SPAN class="Vars_BladesFeaturestp_clmbs">luster members</SPAN> that run different versions.</P> <P>This lets you upgrade to a newer version without a loss in connectivity and lets you test the new version on some of the <SPAN class="Vars_BladesFeaturestp_clmbs">Cluster Members</SPAN> before you decide to upgrade the rest of the c<SPAN class="Vars_BladesFeaturestp_clmbs">luster members</SPAN>.</P> <P>---</P> <P>To everyone at Check Point who worked on this feature (Multi Version Cluster Upgrade). I have used this several times now when updgrading from R80.20 / R80.30 to R80.40. It works completely without any disruption.</P> <P>More here:<STRONG><BR /><A href="https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.40/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.40_Installation_and_Upgrade_Guide/Content/Topics-IUG/MVC-Upgrade-of-ClusterXL.htm" target="_self">R80.40 Multi-Version Cluster Upgrade Procedure</A></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>You guys did a great job. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":thumbs_up:">👍</span></STRONG></P> <P>Regards<BR />Heiko</P> Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:36:45 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/General-Topics/Multi-Version-Cluster-Upgrade/m-p/93910#M18604 HeikoAnkenbrand 2020-08-12T10:36:45Z