Advanced properties
Backup password If you have protected the selected backup with a password in the previous tab
(Backup), enter it in this field, otherwise any restoration of the file will be impossible.
“System update” tab
A video from Stormshield Network’s WebTV on YouTube will guide you step by step in the
configuration of a group of Stormshield Network firewalls (cluster). Click on this link to access the
video: Updating a Stormshield Network firewall cluster.
Available updates:
Check for new updates The firewall will conduct a search for new system updates on update servers
(Objects/Network objects) and will display them on the screen.
Select the update:
Select an update file
Select the firewall update to be installed and insert it in the field using the button
.
Save the active partition
on the backup partition
before updating the
firewall
If this option is selected, you will back up your system’s main partition on the backup
partition, in order to keep a record of it.
The appliance will reboot and update the firewall version
Update firmware Apply the selected update on your appliance by clicking on this button.
NOTE
In case of High availability cluster, if you choose installation on both firewalls, the upgrade
will be applied only to the remote firewall, to prevent your network from becoming
inaccessible. Proceed as follows to enable this upgrade on your active firewall:
1. Ensure that the upgrade of the passive firewall on the Dashboard (Hardware
component) screen is complete.
2. Go back to the Maintenance module, System upgrade tab and select "This
firewall" as the Firewall to be upgraded,
3. In advanced properties, select the option "Enable the firmware downloaded
earlier" then click on Upgrade the firewall.
A switch will take place and your passive Firewall will become active.
Advanced properties
Action
Upload the firmware
update and install it
This option allows you to send the update file (.maj) and activate it.
Upload the firmware
update only
This option allows you to send the update file (.maj) without activating it. The file can
be activated later using the option below “Install the uploaded firmware”.
Install the uploaded
firmware
If a file is located on the firewall, this option will allow you to activate it.
NOTE
If a file is present, the version indicated will be present in the field “Update
present on the firewall”.
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