Technical Tip: How to upgrade FortiClient EMS on Linux configured in high availability (HA) with a remote database

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Description	This article describes how to upgrade EMS on Linux configured in high availability (HA) with a standalone remote database.
Scope	FortiClient EMS Linux (v7.4.+).
Solution	Important: Before starting the upgrade, perform the following checks: Review the release notes for the target version. Ensure the EMS compatibility matrix with other Fortinet products has been verified. Confirm there is enough disk space on the server. Create snapshots of the servers and the database. If skipping versions, consult the documentation for the required upgrade path. When EMS is part of a high availability cluster, manually upgrading the nodes is recommended instead of using the auto upgrade feature. This information can be confirmed in the following documentation: Automatically upgrading EMS to latest patch release. FortiClient EMS Linux HA upgrade. Upgrade steps: Download the upgrade binary from the Fortinet support portal. On the primary server, run the following command (as admin): ./forticlientems_7.4.X.XXXX.XXX64.bin No additional parameters are needed: the installer will detect the current environment settings (remote database, ports, etc.). After upgrading the primary EMS, run the following command on the secondary server (as admin): ./forticlientems_7.4.X.XXXX.XXX64.bin -- --skip_db_deploy In this step, it is important to include the parameter '--skip_db_deploy' to skip the database installation. Once completed, both EMS servers should be updated to the desired version.