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Joern_Oltmann
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Sep 23, 2015

Update BigIP LTM VE from Version 11.6 to 12.0

Hey all,

 

I would like o update our BigIP LTM VE, which is running in VMWare, from Version 11.6 to 12.0 but I can't find an iso Image for download. I see only the *iso.ova Files. Is it neccessary to install the virtual machine komplet new and restore after the config? Or it is possible to update like a hotfix via "System -> Software Management -> Import" and after "System -> Software Management -> Boot Loaction"??

 

Thanks for help Joern

 

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  • Simon_Waters_13's avatar
    Simon_Waters_13
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    Oct 21, 2015

    The documentation says to upgrade point releases in 11 download the ISO file as normal for a hardware F5, but doesn't say what to do for major releases.

     

    The README points at the documentation.

     

    Could do with a sentence clarifying if there a need to install something bigger.

     

    I'm presuming if the 11.x to 12.x is fine with the ISO, most likely future releases will work like this too.

     

    Suspect I also need to get the virtual edition added to my websupport, the admin is harder than the device management. Couldn't find a button to say what serial numbers are under support in websupport.

     

    • Brad_Parker's avatar
      Brad_Parker
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      Oct 21, 2015
      You still use the base ISO for major release upgrades. Its no different than minor releases, i.e. 11.5 to 11.6. Its just a new base ISO. As for the serial, in VE your license key is your serial when contacting support.