Ips Software Image Naming Conventions - Cisco 4215 - Intrusion Detection Sys Sensor Configuration Manual

Obtaining Cisco IPS Software
Enter your username and password.
Step 5
In the Download Software window, choose IPS Appliances > Cisco Intrusion Prevention System and
Step 6
then click the version you want to download.
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Click the type of software file you need.
Step 7
The available files appear in a list in the right side of the window. You can sort by file name, file size,
memory, and release date. And you can access the Release Notes and other product documentation.
Click the file you want to download.
Step 8
The file details appear.
Verify that it is the correct file, and click Download.
Step 9
Click Agree to accept the software download rules.
Step 10
The first time you download a file from Cisco.com, you must fill in the Encryption Software Export
Distribution Authorization form before you can download the software.
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If you previously filled out the Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization form, and read
and accepted the Cisco Systems Inc. Encryption Software Usage Handling and Distribution Policy, these
forms are not displayed again.
The File Download dialog box appears.
Open the file or save it to your computer.
Step 11
Follow the instructions in the Readme or these Release Notes to install the update.
Step 12
IPS Software Versioning
This section describes how to interpret IPS software versioning. It contains the following topics:
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IPS Software Image Naming Conventions

When you download IPS software images from Cisco.com, you should understand the versioning
scheme so that you know which files are base files, which are cumulative, and which are incremental.
Note You can determine which software version is installed on your sensor by using the show version
command.
Figure 18-1
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Sensor CLI Configuration Guide for IPS 5.0
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You must have an IPS subscription service license to download software.
Fill out the form and click Submit.
The Cisco Systems Inc. Encryption Software Usage Handling and Distribution Policy appears.
Read the policy and click I Accept.
The Encryption Software Export/Distribution Form appears.
IPS Software Image Naming Conventions, page 18-2
5.x Software Release Examples, page 18-4
illustrates what each part of the IPS software file represents:
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