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How to Upgrade to a
Management Server
1. Introduction
1.1. General
This document describes the upgrade procedure of Check Point’s Management
Server, from 4.1 (or a pre NG FP3 version), to NG FP3.
Check Point’s Management Server upgrade consists of two main phases:
� Changing the Management Server software.
� Upgrading the server database format to the one required by the new
software.
This document describes in detail the alternative methods of upgrading Check
Point’s Management Server to NG FP3, allowing you to select the method best to
fit your needs. This document focuses on an upgrade procedure using a
duplicate machine.
1.2. Terms
1. Production machine – The production Management Server you wish to
upgrade.
2. Duplicate machine – A new machine, which, at the end of the process, will be
identical to the production machine, and will be upgraded to NG FP3.
1.3. Assumptions
This document assumes that your duplicate machine has the same IP/hostname
and the same OS as the production machine. Otherwise, refer to the relevant
appendices.
1.4. Basics
There are two basic methods of upgrading Check Point’s Management Server:
� Upgrade on the actual production management machine.
� Upgrade on a duplicate machine, while the production Management
Server is fully operational. Testing the full functionality of the new
management Server, with the ability to either switch to new upgraded
machine or copy the upgraded environment onto the production machine.
Upgrade on the production management is done by choosing upgrade when
installing NG FP3 software from the Check Point’s CD.
Upgrade on a duplicate machine can be done in two ways that will be explained
thoroughly throughout this document. Cases in which the machines have
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