Outlines how to manage Protocol Packs across devices using SD-WAN Manager, including uploading, upgrading, viewing status, and deletion, and explains compliance checks, restrictions, and workflows for upgrading when devices become compatible.
Protocol Pack management and compliance
Describes how Cisco SD-WAN Manager includes a pre-installed Protocol Pack for classifying network traffic by application and explains that you can upload newer Protocol Pack releases when available.
How Protocol Pack upgrades work when devices become compatible
Describes how upgrade requests for Protocol Packs are handled when some devices run incompatible Cisco IOS XE versions, including saving the request until a compatible software upgrade occurs and dropping the request if a subsequent upgrade still does not support the Protocol Pack.
Restrictions for Protocol Pack management and compliance
Outlines restrictions and recommendations for managing Protocol Pack upgrades using Cisco SD-WAN Manager, including minimum release requirements, upgrading the reference Protocol Pack first, and performing centralized upgrades with Cisco SD-WAN Manager rather than device-level CLI.
Upload a Protocol Pack to Cisco SD-WAN Manager
Configure protocol pack management by uploading a new Protocol Pack to Cisco SD-WAN Manager. Configure this action to make the pack available for device upgrades and, when newer, to update the reference release used for application and policy compliance.
Upgrade a device Protocol Pack
Configure Protocol Pack upgrades for devices in SD-WAN Manager by selecting target devices, choosing a release, and optionally scheduling or deferring installation until compatible software is available.
Verify Protocol Pack compliance
Verify Protocol Pack compliance by manually initiating a check so devices and policies are assessed against the latest available protocol pack. Use this when protocol packs have been uploaded or upgraded and you want an immediate, up-to-date compliance status.
View Protocol Pack status
Verify Protocol Pack status in Cisco SD-WAN Manager by navigating to Application Source Settings and reviewing version, compatibility, reachability, and upgrade indicators for each router to confirm devices align with the latest release and are managed successfully.
Delete Protocol Packs
Verify and delete unused Protocol Packs in the Application Catalog from Application Source Settings. Configure removals only for packs not deployed, scheduled, or used as the reference Protocol Pack.