5.4.4

[CNelson]

Is firmware 5.4.4 ready for production use? We presently are running 5.2.10 and it appears to be working well. I would like to move to the newer version, but really do not want to break anything right now. Is there a best practice in when one should move from one firmware version to another? Thanks

[pat_wei]

Same goes for me

[chall_FTNT]

I assume you are referring to FortiOS 5.4.4 which is available for download.  If it is available, then it is deemed ready for use in a production environment.

As for support by FortiManager (for which this forum is intended), you will see from the following that FMG 5.4.2 is needed:

http://docs.fortinet.com/uploaded/files/2902/fortimanager-compatibility.pdf

FortiManager should already be at the required version *before* upgrading your FortiGate.

Finally, as for the upgrade path for FortiOS, please see:
http://cookbook.fortinet.com/sysadmins-notebook/supported-upgrade-paths-fortios/4/

I should add that if the FortiGate is already in a FortiManager ADOM of version 5.2 then the FortiGate can remain in that ADOM.  Once all FortiGates in that ADOM have been upgraded, you can upgrade the ADOM.

[CNelson]

Yes, my apologies. I am new to these forums. I am referring to the Fortigate firmware 5.4.4.

Which area should I have posted this in? I see Security, Managment, reporting and analytics, networking and ID managment and general.

Thanks Chris

[L_FTNT]

Chris and Pat,

Are you referring to the upcoming FortiManager 5.4.3 firmware release? 5.4.4 release for Management has NOT been scheduled yet.

I would like to know what is the main driver behind this move:

1. Are there any new features in FMG 5.4.3 you are particularly interested in?
2. Or do you have to move to 5.4.3 because your FGT's firmware will be on v5.4?
3. Or something else?

Thanks,

[CNelson]

Sorry, I was referring to Fortigate firmware version 5.4.4. Thanks

[chozhall]

Same here... I have 5.4.3 on a couple of 60Es and various features simply stop and restart... I'm downgrading to 5.2.11 as a result.  Can somebody explain, I'm losing faith here!

[Abdulaziz_Alatar]

I was upgrade my fortigate 5.4.1 to 5.4.4 but after this downgrade to 5.4.3.
because stop authenticate users with fsso when worked in wan load balance environment . i think this bug in fortios 5.4.4

[chtal1980]

"don't fix it if it ain't broke"