Ips Software Versioning - Cisco IPS-4255-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4255 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.
Click the type of software file you need. The available files appear in a list in the right side of the
Step 7
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. The file details appear.
Step 8
Step 9 Verify that it is the correct file, and click Download.
Step 10 Click Agree to accept the software download rules. 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.
•
•
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
For More Information
•
•
IPS Software Versioning
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.
Major Update
A major update contains new functionality or an architectural change in the product. For example, the
Cisco IPS 7.0 base version includes everything (except deprecated features) since the previous major
release (the minor update features, service pack fixes, and signature updates) plus any new changes.
Major update 7.0(1) requires 5.1(6) and later. With each major update there are corresponding system
and recovery packages.
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance and Module Installation Guide for IPS 7.0
11-2
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.
For the procedure for obtaining and installing the license key, see
Cisco.com, page 11-10.
For an explanation of the IPS file versioning scheme, see
Chapter 11 Obtaining Software
Obtaining a License Key From
IPS Software Versioning, page 11-2.
OL-18504-01