topic Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade in General Topics

Checkpoint Version Upgrade

LostBoY — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:17:47 GMT

I need to upgrade my R80.10 VSX Cluster to R80.40.. i am looking for step by step procedure or guidance documentation for pre and post activities for the upgrade. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

t0neex — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:28:08 GMT

I'm not sure but I think this wizard can help you 🙂

https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowupgradewizard

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

Chris_Atkinson — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:02:52 GMT

Start by reviewing the documentation here:

https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.40/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.40_Installation_and_Upgrade_Guide/Topics-IUG/MVC-Upgrade-of-ClusterXL-VSX-mode.htm

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

genisis__ — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:50:32 GMT

Suggest you do a clean build, rather then in-place upgrade, and install JHFA100 (Note: JHFA102 has now been released)

Make sure you take snapshots of the manager/s and VSX gateways before you start.

If you have to roll back the whole lot has be rolled back (there is a command to rollback the VSX version, but it may not be the best option).

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

LostBoY — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:43:26 GMT

I didnt get the clean build part ? do you mean a fresh installation ?

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

LostBoY — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:44:21 GMT

MVCU is the only procedure supported while going from R80.10 to R80.40 ?

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

genisis__ — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:51:31 GMT

Correct Fresh install. TAC recommend this over in-place upgrade.

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

LostBoY — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:55:16 GMT

ok..but wudnt it cause all configuration to get diluted ? how do i restore everything on R80.40 in that case.

Is there any step by step documentation for this approach

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

genisis__ — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:02:56 GMT

remember All VSX configuration is actually stored on the manager, so you would do a clean build, setup interfaces such as bonds etc.

from the management server then run vsx_util reconfigure command

https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.40/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.40_VSX_AdminGuide/Content/Topics-VSXG/CLI/vsx_util-reconfigure.htm?Highlight=vsx_util%20reconfigure

I would also suggest going through this, create a plan and raise a Pro-active case with TAC, remember ensure you have a snapshot image stored offline as well.

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

_Val_ — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:46:46 GMT

No, other methods described by the Upgrade guide are also applicable. Please read the guide for more details

Re: Checkpoint Version Upgrade

LostBoY — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:19:03 GMT

Approximately how much time it takes for an entire upgrade on a Mgmt server plus 2 vsx gateway cluster..

Also, my gws arent directly connected to internet..so i should download and import the latest cpuse package , install in each gayeway..then download and import the upgrade package and then begin installation.. is this the correct way ?