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Upgrading Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to version 2.7 involves a systematic process of preparation, validation, and execution to ensure network stability and data integrity 1. Pre-Upgrade Preparation
Part 2: Important Warning Regarding ISE 2.7
Cisco ISE 2.7 has reached End of Life (EoL) and End of Support (EoS). cisco ise 27 download upd
Summary Checklist
- [ ] Verify Cisco Service Contract is active.
- [ ] Check if your hardware (SNS appliance or VM specs) meets ISE 2.7 requirements.
- [ ] Consider upgrading to ISE 3.x instead for better security and support.
- [ ] Perform a backup before running the update.
Important Pre-Update Checklist
- Backup configuration:
application backup-backup ise_backup from CLI or use the Admin GUI (Administration > Maintenance > Backup).
- Check patch notes: Patch 7 for ISE 2.4/2.6 is cumulative, but review resolved caveats (bugs) to ensure it fixes your issues.
- Test in lab: If possible, apply the patch to a secondary PAN or test node first.
- Upgrade the Secondary PAN first. Verify it is healthy.
- Promote the Secondary to Primary (failover).
- Upgrade the original Primary (now Secondary).
- Finally, upgrade the PSNs (Policy Service Nodes).
Key Points to Consider
- Backup Your Data: Before performing any major updates, ensure you have a complete backup of your ISE configuration and databases.
- Check Upgrade Path: Ensure that you're following a supported upgrade path. Cisco provides upgrade guides that detail compatible versions and the sequence you must follow.
- System Downtime: Plan for potential system downtime. Updates can take significant time, and you might need to schedule this during a maintenance window.
4. Perform the Upgrade
- Download the Upgrade Bundle: (The
.tar.gz file mentioned in Part 1).
- Upload to Repository: Place the file in your SFTP repository configured within ISE.
- Run Upgrade:
- You will see a list of versions on the left or a dropdown menu (often labeled "Latest Releases" and "Earlier Releases").
- Look for Release 2.7.
- Note: ISE 2.7 is now considered an "Earlier/Archived Release" as it has reached End of Life (EoL).