Managing firmware and configuration
Fortinet periodically releases FortiMail firmware updates to include enhancements and address issues. After you have registered your FortiMail unit, FortiMail firmware is available for download at http://support.fortinet.com/.
Installing new firmware can overwrite antivirus and antispam packages using the versions of the packages that were current at the time that the firmware image was built. To avoid repeat updates, update the firmware before updating your FortiGuard Antivirus and FortiGuard Antispam packages.
New firmware can also introduce new features which you must configure for the first time.
If you are upgrading, it is especially important to note that the upgrade process may require a specific path. Very old versions of the firmware may not be supported by the configuration upgrade scripts that are used by the newest firmware. As a result, you may need to upgrade to an intermediate version of the firmware first, before upgrading to your intended version. Upgrade paths are described in the Release Notes.
Before upgrading the firmware of the FortiMail unit, for the most current upgrade information, review the Release Notes for the new firmware version.
Release Notes are available from http://support.fortinet.com/ when downloading the firmware image file.
Release Notes may contain late-breaking information that was not available at the time this Administration Guide was prepared.
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In addition to major releases that contain new features, Fortinet releases patch releases that resolve specific issues without containing new features and/or changes to existing features. It is recommended to download and install patch releases as soon as they are available. |
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Before you can download firmware updates for your FortiMail unit, you must first register your FortiMail unit with Fortinet Technical Support. For details, go to http://support.fortinet.com/ or contact Fortinet Technical Support. |
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