| Description | This article describes the default behavior change for the auto-firmware-upgrade feature in FortiOS 7.4.5/7.6.0. |
| Scope | FortiOS 7.4.5/7.6.0 and above. |
| Solution |
The default behavior of automatic firmware upgrades has been changed with the introduction of FortiOS 7.4.5 and 7.6.0. By default, all FortiOS platforms (hardware and VM) will enable the automatic firmware upgrade. Refer to the announced changes in default behavior in FortiOS 7.4.5 Release Notes under ID 1043962. Automatic firmware upgrade control.
This default behavior change does not impact FortiOS 7.2.x and below. The following screenshot demonstrates the default parameter configured in FortiOS 7.2.10:
Meanwhile, the following screenshot demonstrates the default parameter configured in FortiOS 7.4.5:
As firmware upgrades would result in FortiGate reboot and possible service disruption, administrators who would like to manage the firmware upgrade manually are advised to disable the auto-firmware-upgrade.
To disable auto-firmware-upgrade, refer to Technical Tip: How to disable automatic firmware upgrades on FortiGates
Related documents: Enabling automatic firmware updates Technical Tip: How to disable automatic firmware upgrades on FortiGates Technical Tip: Behavior changed for auto-firmware-upgrade feature in FortiOS 7.4.5/7.6.0 |
