Update FortiDeceptor firmware
It is best practice to keep your current major release up-to-date with patch releases. Only upgrade to a new major release or version if you need specific functionality offered in that release. For more details, refer to the FortiDeceptor Release Notes or contact Technical Support."
Before any firmware update, complete the following:
- Download the FortiDeceptor firmware image and Release Notes document from the Fortinet Customer Service & Support portal. Review the Release Notes, including the special notices, upgrade information, product integration and support, and resolved and known issues.
- Back up your configuration file. It is highly recommended that you create a system backup file and save it to your management computer. You can also schedule the system to back up system configurations to a remote server. See, Back up or restore the system configuration.
- Plan a maintenance window for the firmware update. If possible, consider setting up a test environment to check that the update does not negatively impact your network.
To update the FortiDeceptor firmware:
- Go to Dashboard.
- In the System Information widget beside Firmware Version, click Update Available. The FortiDeceptor Upgrade opens.
- Select the firmware.
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Description
All Upgrades
All of the available firmware releases are displayed, each release contains a hyperlink to the release notes. Click the Release Notes link to review the release information.
If there are no new updates, The firmware is up to date is displayed.
- To upgrade, select the desired firmware, and click Upgrade
- Click OK in the confirmation dialog.
The system will restart automatically.
File Upload - Next to Firmware image file, drag and drop the image file you downloaded from the Fortinet Customer Service & Support portal, or click Choose a file to upload the image.
- Click Upgrade.
When the update is complete, test your FortiDeceptor device to ensure that the update was successful.