Manual Chapter : Before you upgrade or install

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Before you upgrade or install

Before you install or upgrade F5OS on your system:

Ensure that you complete or verify the listed prerequisites for installation/upgrade tasks

Verify that your network settings are configured

Back up your system and tenant configurations

Export your backups to a safe, off-unit location

Upload system image files to the appliance before the scheduled maintenance window to minimize the time needed to upgrade

Upload tenant image files to all tenants before the scheduled maintenance window to minimize the time needed to upgrade

Check the health and availability of virtual servers and pool members to determine their status before the upgrade