Technical Tip: Importing/Upgrading FortiPAM firmware image/backup using a TFTP/FTP server
Description
This article describes the possibilities of upgrading the firmware on FortiPAM from the GUI and CLI. While the GUI upgrade is commonly used, it is also possible to upgrade the FortiPAM image through the FTP/TFTP server.
Scope
FortiPAM, FortiSRA.
Solution
Always back up the FortiPAM configuration, then follow the procedure below to upgrade the firmware.
Before installing FortiPAM firmware, download the firmware image from the Fortinet Support website: Support, then upload it from the PC to the FortiPAM.
Before firmware upgrade:
Always check the Release notes for any known and resolved issues before moving to the latest version of FortiPAM.
In order to upgrade FortiPAM to a newer version, select Maintenance Mode.
In the top-right corner, select Admin account -> System -> Activate Maintenance Mode.
Figure 1. Activate Maintenance Mode
From CLI:
config system maintenance
set mode enable
end
- Go to System -> Firmware -> Upgrade, select the image of FortiPAM downloaded from Support.
Figure 2.Upgrade from Gui
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To install an image from a TFTP/FTP server, use the following command on FortiPAM CLI:
execute restore image tftp <filename> <server fqdn| ipaddress>
execute restore image ftp <filename> <server fqdn| ipaddress>
Figure 3. Installing image through TFTP
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To back up the current configuration through FortiPAM CLI:
execute backup full-config tftp <filename> <server fqdn|ipaddr>
execute backup full-config ftp <path><server fqdn|ipaddr>[:port] [ftp_user] [ftp_password]
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To restore configuration through FortiPAM CLI (in Maintenance mode):
execute restore config tftp <filename><server fqdn|ipaddr>
execute restore config ftp <filename><server fqdn|ipaddr>[:port] [ftp_user] [ftp_password]
After the procedure, deactivate the maintenance mode again.