Preparation Checklist
Task |
Description |
Timeline |
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README and NOTES Files
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Check for the existence of README or NOTES files in the following:
Log in to the CentOS appliance CLI as root and type:
If either a README or NOTES file exists:
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Any time prior to upgrading software. |
Software Upgrade
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Upgrade all CentOS appliances to the required version (see Requirements). For instructions, refer to the OS and Software Upgrade Cookbook. If not all PODs will be migrated in the same session, upgrade the CentOS appliances to the same version as the FortiNAC-OS appliances. Example: If FortiNAC-OS will be running version F7.2.2, upgrade all CentOS appliances to F7.2.2.
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Several days prior to starting the migration. |
Product Registration (Step 1) /Endpoint License Entitlements Transfer (Step 2)
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New products must be registered prior to requesting entitlements transfer. These steps do not affect current functionality. |
Two weeks prior to the maintenance window.
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Maintenance Window Planning
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If FortiNAC is already managing network access, a maintenance window is required to perform the last two migration steps (Collect & Transfer CentOS Migration Data and Cutover). During this time:
Recommend at least a 4 hour maintenance window to complete the data migration and validation of the following functions:
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Recommend at least a 4 hour maintenance window |