Upgrading to 7.0.6

You can upgrade from FortiPortal 7.0.2 to 7.0.6 through the FortiPortal dashboard using the Upgrade Firmware button and then upload the OVA file for the appropriate version.

Suggested upgrade paths:

• 7.0.1 > 7.0.2 > 7.0.3 > 7.0.4 > 7.0.5 > 7.0.6.

Due to fundamental system changes, a direct upgrade from FortiPortal 7.0.1 to FortiPortal 7.0.2 is not possible. Follow the upgrade procedure in Upgrading from 7.0.1 to 7.0.2, below, to upgrade from 7.0.1 to 7.0.2. This upgrade procedure deploys a new FortiPortal VM, replacing the 7.0.1 VM.

To upgrade FortiPortal from 7.0.2 and later:

Repeat this upgrade procedure for each version in the upgrade path. Skipping versions is not recommended.

1. Save a backup of your existing FortiPortal system:

   1. Go to Dashboard.
   2. In the System Information pane, select the System Backup icon in System Configuration to save a backup file onto the local computer.

   For a scalable cluster, back up the primary node.

2. Download the appropriate OVA file for the version you are updating to. This image is available to download from the Fortinet Customer Service & Support website (https://support.fortinet.com/).

3. In the System Information pane, in Version, click the Upload Firmware icon, click Choose File and locate the downloaded OVA file on your local computer.

4. Click Upload.

   Uploading a firmware image requires sufficient network bandwidth. When upgrading a scalable cluster, the upgrade may take 10-20 minutes, or longer, depending on server performance.

   The firmware image uploads from your local computer to the FortiPortal, which will then reboot.