Explains the advantages of using the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Control Components upgrade workflow, including streamlined upgrades, scheduling flexibility, progress monitoring, validation tasks, and operational efficiency for control components.
An upgrade workflow is a process management approach that
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enables all Cisco SD-WAN Control Components to be upgraded in the correct sequence, reducing the risk of errors
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provides scheduling flexibility and progress monitoring for each control component's upgrade, and
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includes pre-check and post-check validation tasks to ensure successful completion.
Minimum supported version and additional benefits
Minimum Supported Version: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Control Components Release 20.18.1
This upgrade workflow offers several operational benefits:
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Flexibility in software image selection: Use recommended image versions or select a compatible custom image. For compatibility details, see Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Control Components Compatibility Matrix and Recommended Computing Resources.
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Operational efficiency: Patch release upgrades simplify the process of fixing minor issues, minimizing operational overhead.