Chapter 21 Upgrading, Downgrading, and Installing System Images

Configuring Automatic Upgrades

sensor(config)#

upgrade ftp://user@server_ipaddress//upgrade_path/IPS-SSP_10-K9-r-1.1-a-7.2-1-E4.pkg

Step 5 Enter the server password. The upgrade process begins.

Note This procedure only reimages the recovery partition. The application partition is not modified by this upgrade. To reimage the application partition after the recovery partition, use the recover application-partitioncommand.

For More Information

•For a list of supported FTP and HTTP/HTTPS servers, see Supported FTP and HTTP/HTTPS Servers, page 21-3.

•For a list of the specific recovery filenames, see IPS 7.2(1)E4 Files, page 21-3.

•For the procedure for locating software on Cisco.com, see Obtaining Cisco IPS Software, page 20-1.

•For the procedure for using the recover command, see Recovering the Application Partition Image, page 21-14.

Configuring Automatic Upgrades

This section describes how to configure automatic updates and how to perform an immediate update, and contains the following topics:

•Configuring Automatic Updates, page 21-8

•Applying an Immediate Update, page 21-12

Configuring Automatic Updates

Note For the IDM procedure for automatically upgrading the sensor, refer to Configuring Automatic Update. For the IME procedure, refer to Configuring Automatic Update.

Caution The IPS address has been changed to cisco.com in the URL configuration. If you have automatic update configured on your sensor, you may need to update firewall rules to allow the sensor to connect to this new address.

Note Support for either a proxy or DNS server to resolve the host name and download updates from Cisco.com has been added. You configure these servers in service host network-settings mode.

You can configure the sensor to look for new upgrade files in your upgrade directory automatically. For example, several sensors can point to the same remote FTP server directory with different update schedules, such as every 24 hours, or Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 pm.

 

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IPS4510K9 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leading player in network security, and its IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) series is a testament to its commitment to safeguarding digital environments. Among its notable offerings are the IPS4510K9 and IPS4520K9 models, both designed to provide advanced threat protection for mid-sized to large enterprise networks.

The Cisco IPS4510K9 and IPS4520K9 are distinguished by their cutting-edge features that help organizations defend against a myriad of cyber threats. These systems utilize a multi-layered approach to security, integrating intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and comprehensive visibility across the network.

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In addition to performance, both models are designed with scalability in mind. They can be easily integrated into existing Cisco infrastructures. This facilitates a seamless enhancement of security without causing significant interruptions to ongoing operations. Moreover, they offer flexible deployment options, allowing organizations to operate them inline or out of band depending on their specific needs.

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