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Select System Software and Rule Updates during Restore
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Select System Software and Rule Updates during Restore
You can optionally use the restore utility to update the system software and intrusion rules after the appliance
is restored to the base version in the ISO image. Note that only FMCs require rule updates.
The restore utility can use only one system software update and one rule update. However, system updates
are cumulative back to the last major version; rule updates are also cumulative. We recommend that you obtain
the latest updates available for your appliance; see
If you choose not to update the appliance during the restore process, you can update later using the system's
web interface. For more information, see the release notes for the update you want to install, as well as the
Updating System Software chapter in the
Before you begin
Be sure you have have completed the appropriate previous steps in the restore process as described in
a Firepower Management Center to its Factory Defaults, on page
Procedure
Step 1
From the restore utility main menu, choose 3 Select Patches/Rule Updates.
The restore utility uses the protocol and location you specified in the previous procedure (see
Image Location and Transport Method, on page
update files in that location. If you are using SCP, enter your password when prompted to display the list of
update files.
Step 2
Choose the system software update, if any, you want to use. You do not have to choose an update; press Enter
without selecting an update to continue. If there are no system software updates in the appropriate location,
the system prompts you to press Enter to continue.
The restore utility retrieves and displays a list of rule update files. If you are using SCP, to display the list
enter your password when prompted.
Step 3
Select the rule update, if any, you want to use. You do not have to select an update; press Enter without
selecting an update to continue. If there are no rule updates in the appropriate location, the system prompts
you to press Enter to continue.
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You must provide...
• IP address for the SCP server
• Authorized username for the SCP server
• Full path to the ISO image directory
• Password for the username you entered earlier
Before you enter your password, you may be prompted to
Note
add the SCP server to its list of trusted hosts. You must accept
to continue.
Obtain the Restore ISO and Update Files, on page
Firepower Management Center Configuration
56) to retrieve and display a list of any system software
Guide.
51.
Specify the ISO
53.
Restore
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