Upgrade Software Using the Cisco Prime License Manager GUI
You can upgrade software or apply a patch using a COP file. Use one of the following options to upgrade software using the Cisco Prime License Manager GUI:
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Upgrade from a remote file system
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Upgrade from a local source
Upgrade from a Remote File System
To upgrade the software from an FTP or SFTP server, use the following procedure.
Before you begin
Copy the application ISO file to an FTP server that is accessible from Cisco Prime License Manager.
Procedure
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From the Cisco Prime License Manager main menu, select . |
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Click Install/Upgrade Software. The Install/Upgrade Software dialog box opens. |
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Step 3 |
Click Install/Upgrade from Network (this option should be selected by default). Enter following information:
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Step 4 |
Click Next. |
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All valid upgrades are listed in the table. Select the required upgrade file from the list.
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Step 6 |
Click Start Installation/Upgrade. A message appears asking you to confirm the upgrade. Click Continue to begin the upgrade.
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Upgrade from a Local Source
Before you begin
Define the media source of the virtual machine. For example, is it an ISO file in the datastore or a physical optical drive on the client or host. Check the Connected checkbox for the VM CD/DVD drive.
Procedure
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From the Cisco Prime License Manager main menu, select . |
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Step 2 |
Click Install/Upgrade Software. |
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Step 3 |
Click Install/Upgrade from DVD/CD drive on Cisco Prime License Manager server. |
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All valid upgrades are listed in the table. Select the appropriate (valid) upgrade file from the list. |
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Click Start Installation/Upgrade. |
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Step 6 |
Click Continue to begin the upgrade.
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