Describes the software maintenance upgrade feature, which allows users to apply patch fixes or security resolutions to released Cisco IOS XE images on Cisco IOS XE Catalyst SD-WAN Devices. Enables efficient issue resolution without waiting for the next software release.
Feature history of software maintenance upgrade
Feature history of software maintenance upgrade, release by release.
Software maintenance upgrades
Describes the purpose and benefits of Software Maintenance Upgrades (SMUs) for addressing critical bugs with minimal disruption. Provides context for installation and compatibility on cEdge Routers.
Supported devices for software maintenance upgrade
Lists the Cisco router platforms and minimum software releases that support software maintenance upgrades (SMUs) to help users identify compatible devices.
Manage software maintenance upgrade images
Manages SMU images by adding, viewing, activating, deactivating, or removing them using vManage. Provides step-by-step instructions for handling SMU images and describes related behaviors and outcomes.
Manage software maintenance upgrade images using the CLI
Describes how to manage SMU image installation, activation, deactivation, and removal using CLI commands. Helps users perform SMU image operations efficiently on the device.
Verify the status of SMU images using CLI
Describes how to verify the status of SMU images using CLI commands. Provides sample outputs and explains how to interpret activation, deactivation, and removal states for SMU images to assist with upgrade and rollback operations.
Monitor the SMU status using Cisco SD-WAN Manager
Monitors the status of the SMU by using the Cisco SD-WAN Manager or the CLI. This enables you to verify the current state of SMU images on the device.