Upgrade the PAN-OS Software Version (VM-Series for NSX)
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Upgrade the PAN-OS Software Version (VM-Series for NSX)
Learn about the upgrade methods for VM-Series for NSX.
Choose the upgrade method that best suits your
deployment.
- Upgrade the VM-Series for NSX During a Maintenance Window—use this option to upgrade the VM-Series firewall during a maintenance window without changing the OVF URL in the service definition.
- Upgrade the VM-Series for NSX without disrupting traffic—use this option to upgrade the VM-Series firewall without disrupting service to the guest VMs or changing the OVF URL in the service definition.
The following graphics displays the currently supported combinations
of Panorama and the Panorama plugin for VMware NSX, as well as the upgrade
paths you are required to follow to upgrade successfully.
- Each box below represents a supported combination.
- When upgrading the Panorama plugin for NSX or Panorama in an HA pair, upgrade the passive Panorama peer first, followed by the active HA peer.
Before upgrading your VM-Series for VMware NSX
deployment, review the upgrade paths shown below to understand the upgrade steps to
arrive at the plugin and PAN-OS combination that best suits your environment.
