fortios_system_firmware : host : ' ' ssl_verify : 'False' system_firmware : filename : '' format_partition : '' source : 'fortiguard' register : fortios_system_firmware_upgrade_result - debug : var : # please check the following status to confirm fortios_system_firmware_upgrade_. Depending on criticality of the remote devices running through a checklist of tests between firmware steps can be useful (ex from 5.2.- hosts : localhost vars : host : '192.168.122.40' username : 'admin' password : '' vdom : 'root' ssl_verify : 'False' tasks : - name : Perform firmware upgrade with local firmware file.

On geographically distant device configuring independent management ips on each member isn't a terrible idea as you could always connect in via a cell phone/ backup connection to put things back together.

( I may be in the minority but I would prefer the hardware to be up while I RMA the defective device) I have had problems where the log disk dies on a unit then when the other unit reboots it will shut itself off because of the hardware difference. If your hardware has the option to ignore hardware revisions it is generally a good option. Reboot secondary unit then fail over and reboot primary before upgrade starts then you can isolate hardware issues from firmware upgrades.Ī remote console (lantronix or similar) is a game changer as you can watch the units reboot and see console diag messages or rebuild the whole firewall pair from scratch ( restore firmware/config or boot back to previous firmware) I agree I have done many HA upgrades remotely but have a few recommendations that can make the process easier in the event of problems. Sharing dumps violates a reddit global rule and may result in a site-wide ban. Posting brain or answer dumps for Fortinet certifications is prohibited as they are copyrighted material.

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