Barracuda Networks 5.0.3 Updating NG Control Center Managed Units, Execute the Copied Update

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Updating NG Control Center Managed Units

To make use of the multi-release capabilities of Barracuda NG Control Center, all units within one cluster must run under the same software major release version. Migration of the NG CC configuration is only available for all units, servers and services of a cluster simultaneously.

Step 1: Import the Update Package into the NG Control Center

Log-in to the Barracuda NG Control Center using Barracuda NG Admin.

Navigate to Control > Firmware Update and click Import...

Select the update package within the file browser.

Step 2: Select Units to Update and Send them the Update

Choose the desired Range, Cluster or Box.

Select the previously copied update within the Files list.

Click Create Task...

Choose Immediate Execution from the Scheduling drop-down menu and click OK.

Step 3: Execute the Copied Update

Navigate to Control > Update Tasks.

Verify if the update package was successfully copied, which is indicated by a

green icon within the Σ column.

Right-click the desired unit and select Perform Update followed by Immediate Execution from the Schedule dropdown menu.

18 Release and Migration Notes - Updating NG Control Center Managed Units

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Contents Version Copyright Notice Bugfixes Included with Barracuda NG Firewall 5.0.3 Updates with Firmware 5.0 Minor ReleaseGeneral Updating Standard Hardware from 4.2.x to 5.0.3Release and Migration Notes Read this document before updating your system GeneralSupported Hardware Minimum System RequirementsKnown Issues Updates with Firmware 5.0 Minor Release Update MatrixSoftware Modules and Components Affected by Minor Release Affected by Minor ReleaseBarracuda NG Admin Barracuda NG InstallerBarracuda NG Firewall Rules. This issue was fixed Page Determine Your Update Scenario Combined with HA Unit Updating Unmanaged Units or NG Control Centers Updating Units or NG Control Centers Using SSHUpdate CopyUpdating HA-Synced Units or HA-Synced NG Control Centers Update the HA UnitSwitch Servers to the HA Unit and Prepare the Primary Unit Prepare the HA UnitUpdate the Primary Unit Switch Servers Back to the Primary UnitExecute the Copied Update Import the Update Package into the NG Control CenterSelect Units to Update and Send them the Update Updating NG Control Center Managed UnitsPage Default Management IP Address and Default Password Issues and Restrictions when Updating from phion netfenceUpdating Procedure Prepare the Standard Hardware For the UpdateUpdating Standard Hardware from 4.2.x to Proceed to the Update Generate the Mapping DataApply the Mapping Data

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