Upgrading BIG-IQ versions 6.0.0 through 7.0 with a Data Collection Device Cluster

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Manual : Upgrading BIG-IQ versions 6.0.0 through 7.0 with a Data Collection Device Cluster

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BIG-IQ Centralized Management

7.1.0

Original Publication Date: 04/23/2020
Updated Date: 02/01/2021

Upgrade Overview for BIG-IQ with a Data Collection Device Cluster from v6.0.0 through 7.0.0

Upgrading BIG-IQ with a data collection device cluster to 7.1.0.

Tasks to complete before you start the upgrade process

Prepare statistics for upgrade

BIG-IQ pre-upgrade checklist

Summary of tasks to upgrade BIG-IQ with a DCD cluster

Preparing to Upgrade a BIG-IQ System with a Data Collection Device Cluster

Download the BIG-IQ software image from F5 Networks

Upload the BIG-IQ software image

Upgrading a Data Collection Device Cluster

What happens during a BIG-IQ and data collection device cluster upgrade?

Upgrade the active BIG-IQ and Data Collection Device Cluster

Upload the BIG-IQ software image to the standby BIG-IQ

Upgrade the standby BIG-IQ

Completing Post-Upgrade Tasks

Add the standby BIG-IQ to the active BIG-IQ (manual failover configuration only)

Run the post upgrade process (manual process)

What are my options for re-discovering and re-importing devices?

Install the vCenter host root certificate on BIG-IQ after upgrading

Reconfigure data retention and aggregation settings

Confirm post-upgrade AS3 version