Obtaining Software; Chapter 10 Obtaining Software; Ips Software Versioning - Cisco IPS-4240-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4240 Installation Manual

IPS Software Versioning

Choose Intrusion Prevention System (IPS).
Step 4
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 to install the update.
Step 12
Note
IPS Software Versioning
This section describes how to interpret IPS software versioning, and contains the following topics:
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Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 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.
Major and minor updates, service packs, recovery files, signature and signature engine updates
are the same for all sensors. System image files are unique per platform.
IPS Software Image Naming Conventions, page 10-3
5.x Software Release Examples, page 10-4
Chapter 10

Obtaining Software

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