NimbostratusDo I have to upgrade it "from within" or do I have to install a fresh 11.4.1 VE and import the configuration? Is there any issue with licensing (especially when performing a new install)? Thanks in advance.
CirrostratusI've done it from v11.3.x to v11.4.x with few problems; I don't believe there were any significant architectural changes with VE between those versions.
I do however, think v11.3 included quite a few over v11.2 and earlier and that being the case I'd recommend you start fresh.
If you do (you could always ignore me and try) you WILL need to call F5 support to allow the license to be activated on a new 'platform' (the new vm) and you should factor this into any timings you consider/state around how long the change will take.
Also note that VMX3NET vNICs are used with v11.3 onwards which I don't think was the case with earlier versions. <
CirrostratusWell, I'd imagine it would be to take a backup UCS file, fire up the new VE with the new version, import the ucs using the -no-license parameter and then calling F5 to allow the license reactivation.
If you want to be 100% sure, I would recommend giving F5 support a call and asking for their recommendation. If you do, please post back and let everyone know what they say.
NimbostratusThe upgrade works from within as on normal platforms. I should have looked better - it's in the docs: http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_ltm/manuals/product/ve-vmware-esx-esxi-11-0-0/3.html?sr=36499781
Thank you all.
Cirrostratus