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SteveJW
SteveJW
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October 21, 2024
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Upgrade Forticlient EMS 6.4.7 to 7.4.0

  • October 21, 2024
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Hi,
A few months ago we acquired a new customer that we have to manage
Their current Forti EMS version is 6.4.7
I have read the necessary articles regarding upgrading from version 6.4.7 to 7.4.0
It is a challenge to upgrade de EMS server, and all clients(workstations and servers) to version 7.0.11, then 7.2.4 and then 7.4.0.
Wouldn't it be more convenient in this case to install/configure a new EMS 7.4.0 server?
Then uninstall the old client and install the new clients.

I am not (yet) familiar with the EMS tooling, so I do not know what the (im)possibilities are.
And what about the license for temporarily having 2 EMS servers?
I look forward to receiving advice.
Regards
Steve

Best answer by SteveJW

I had already created a case.
It is recommended to upgrade from 6.4.7 to 7.0.11, and then to version 7.2.5
https://fortinetweb.s3.amazonaws.com/docs.fortinet.com/v2/attachments/e4a06399-a65c-11e8-8784-00505692583a/forticlient-ems-upgrade-path-matrix.pdf

Version 7.4 is still a fairly new version on Linux OS.
The advice was to wait a while before migrating to this version.
In the coming months, migration to the Linux variant will most likely be made less complex.
Regards
Steve

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Anthony_E
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Anthony_E
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October 24, 2024

Hello Steve,


Thank you for using the Community Forum. I will seek to get you an answer or help. We will reply to this thread with an update as soon as possible.


Thanks,

Best Regards
Anthony_E
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Anthony_E
Staff
October 28, 2024

Hello Steve,

 

We are still looking for someone to help you.

We will come back to you ASAP.


Regards,

Best Regards
Anthony_E
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Anthony_E
Staff
November 4, 2024

Hello,

 

May I invite you to contact our support platform to receive help?

 

Regards,

Best Regards
SteveJW
SteveJWAuthorAnswer
New Member
November 5, 2024

I had already created a case.
It is recommended to upgrade from 6.4.7 to 7.0.11, and then to version 7.2.5
https://fortinetweb.s3.amazonaws.com/docs.fortinet.com/v2/attachments/e4a06399-a65c-11e8-8784-00505692583a/forticlient-ems-upgrade-path-matrix.pdf

Version 7.4 is still a fairly new version on Linux OS.
The advice was to wait a while before migrating to this version.
In the coming months, migration to the Linux variant will most likely be made less complex.
Regards
Steve

Anthony_E
Staff
Anthony_E
Staff
November 5, 2024

Thanks a lot for sharing this info! It will be helpful for the other users.

Best Regards
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