Preparation Checklist
Task |
Description |
Timeline |
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README and NOTES Files
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Check for the existence of README or NOTES files in the CentOS appliance. Log in to the CentOS appliance CLI as root and type:
ls | grep –i readme ls | grep -i notes If either a README or NOTES file exists:
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Any time prior to upgrading software. |
Software Upgrade
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Upgrade all CentOS appliances to the required version (see Requirements). For instructions, refer to the OS and Software Upgrade Cookbook.
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Several days prior to starting the migration. |
Product Registration (Step 1) /Endpoint License Entitlements Transfer (Step 2)
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New products must be registered prior to requesting entitlements transfer. These steps do not affect current functionality. |
Two weeks prior to the maintenance window.
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Maintenance Window Planning
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If FortiNAC is already managing network access, a maintenance window is required to perform the last two migration steps (Collect & Transfer CentOS Migration Data and Cutover). During this time:
Recommend at least a 4 hour maintenance window to complete the data migration and validation of the following functions:
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Recommend at least a 4 hour maintenance window |