Technical Tip: Upgrading FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer best practice

[tnesh]

Description	This article describes things to process before upgrading FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer. Check the proper system resources for the upgraded version (for example for FortiManager KVM in 7.4.5).
Scope	FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer.
Solution	Go to the product and version below: Docs Fortinet -> Select product -> Select version -> Release Information: Go through all of the documentation before performing any upgrading activity. Note: All of the URLs below are from FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer v7.4.5 as an example. FortiManager v7.4.5 release notes and FortiAnalyzer v7.4.5 release notes. FortiManager upgrade guide 7.4.5 and FortiAnalyzer upgrade guide 7.4.5. FortiManager supported models 7.4.5 and FortiAnalyzer supported models of 7.4.5. Check the FortiGate OS version compatibility for the FortiManager and the FortiAnalyzer versions in use by using the compatibility tool. Use the FortiManager upgrade path tool and the FortiAnalyzer upgrade path tool. Or see the 'Upgrade Paths' under the Upgrade Guide for FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer. Be aware of the 'Special Notices' and 'Known Issues' under the Release Notes. Perform the necessary backups before the upgrade: Config backup. Logs backup. VM snapshot (for VM environments). Downgrading results in a configuration loss as a system reset is required after the downgrade: execute reset {all-settings | all-except-ip} execute format {disk | disk-ext4 | disk-ext3} Note: The above commands will remove device settings and logs. The FortiManager and Fortianalyzer will be upgraded before the managed FortiGates. The last step will be the upgrade of the ADOM. Related articles: Technical Tip: FortiManager hang after run CDB Check Technical Tip: How to check FortiManager database prior to upgrade Technical Tip: How to upgrade an ADOM on FortiManager Technical Note: Upgrading FortiManager Technical Tip: How to register upgrade license into existing entitlement in FortiCare Technical Tip: How to check upgrade path of FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiAP Technical Tip: How to locate a FortiAnalyzer device image for upgrade/reinstallation in a support si... Technical Tip: Recommended Release for FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer Technical Tip: FortiManager system upgrade, downgrade, and configuration restore information