Checkpoint Version Upgrade

[LostBoY]

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

[t0neex]

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

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

[Chris_Atkinson]

Start by reviewing the documentation here:

https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.40/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.40_Installation_and_Upgrade_Gui...

[LostBoY]

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

[_Val_]

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

[LostBoY]

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 ?

[genisis__]

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).

[LostBoY]

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

[genisis__]

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

[LostBoY]

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

[genisis__]

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/Topic...

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.