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  3. Upgrading BIG-IQ from version 8.0 with a Data Collection Device Cluster with Minimal Downtime
Manual : Upgrading BIG-IQ from version 8.0 with a Data Collection Device Cluster with Minimal Downtime

Applies To:

  • BIG-IQ Centralized Management

    8.1.0

Upgrading BIG-IQ with a Data Collection Device from Version 8.0.x with Minimal Downtime

  • Upgrading BIG-IQ with a Data Collection Device from Version 6.X or 7.0 with Minimal Downtime

Upgrading the Secondary BIG-IQ

  • Upgrading the Standby BIG-IQ

BIG-IQ Upgrade FAQs

  • BIG-IQ Upgrade FAQ

Preparing to Upgrade Devices in your DCD Cluster and the BIG-IQ with Minimal Downtime

  • Download the BIG-IQ software and MD5 file
  • Upload the BIG-IQ software image
  • Confirm that alerts and events can be sent to an alternative device in a data collection device cluster if one goes off line

Restoring the BIG-IQ and Data Collection Device Cluster to Pre-upgrade State

  • What are the post-upgrade tasks?
  • Add the standby BIG-IQ to the active BIG-IQ (manual failover configuration only)
  • Re-discover and re-import BIG-IP devices
  • Install the vCenter host root certificate on BIG-IQ after upgrading
  • Confirm post-upgrade AS3 version

Disaster Recovery Best Practices

Upgrading the Data Collection Devices and Primary BIG-IQ with Minimal Downtime

  • Upgrading the Devices in Your DCD Cluster and the BIG-IQ System with Minimal Downtime

Troubleshooting Minimal Downtime Upgrade Issues

  • Troubleshooting Minimum Downtime Upgrade Issues
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