Cisco Software and Licensing

upgrade cisco router ISR4451-X from 17.03.05 to isr4400-universalk9.17

i need to upgrade cisco router ISR4451-X from 17.03.05 to isr4400-universalk9.17 in one shot im in bundle mode i want to upgrade it and convert it to install mode what the best and clean steps to upgrade smoothly and does it effect in my configuratio...

Smart Software Manager On-Prem 10 frontend failed

Hello everyone,Last week I updated from version 10-202606 to 10-202608. Since then, the frontend container won't start:"ssm_patch[37997]: Waiting for frontend container..."Restoring a backup also has the same problem.I also found this in the journal:...

SSM On-Prem 9-202406 – Initial Admin Password Reset Stuck at Step 2

We deployed a new Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem 9-202406 VM on AlmaLinux as preparation for migration from our existing SSM On-Prem 8-202404 CentOS server.The migration has not yet been performed.During the initial configuration of the new 9-2...

What Are the Most Important Technology Skills to Learn for the Future?

Hi everyone!Technology is changing so quickly, and new tools and skills are becoming important every year. I'm interested in knowing what technologies you think people should focus on learning to stay up to date.Would you recommend focusing on networ...

Resolved! Request for ASA 9.14(4) software download – ASA5525-X (FCH21357ASK)

Dear Cisco TAC,I am an IT administrator at a public university in Vietnam. We operate a Cisco ASA 5525-X (PID: ASA5525-K9) that is currently running ASA Software 9.8(1). I am unable to download the software from Cisco's Software Download page, as the...

upgrade C9500-48Y4C core SVL from 17.3.5 to 17.15.6

ineed to upgrade C9500-48Y4C core switches SVL Active and standby from 17.3.5 to 17.15.6 without any corruption - my mode is bundled because BOOT variable = bootflash:cat9k_iosxe.17.03.05.SPA.bin; what the safe process to make that upgrade succes...

Cisco Packet Tracer is the worst thing ever

Cisco Packet Tracer is software made by people who love causing pain for people who have no choice but to go through training using this piece of a software product that hasn’t been updated for many years so that the level of pain experienced while u...

Resolved! Cisco License On-Prem 10 - missing timezone?

Hello,we recently upgraded our cssm-9 to CLP 10-202608 (lab/test environment).It seems that in Admin > Settings > Time we are missing some timezone (e.g. UTC+2 since we are in Europe, Italy). - see screenshot in attachment.How can we set the correct ...

Disabling the Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) Unit in an SFP+ Transceive

Hello all,I am new to the SFP world, and I would like to ask whether it is possible to disable the Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) unit in an SFP transceiver*.*: Cisco C41 DWDM-SFP10G-44.53 Compatible SFP+ 10G DWDM 1544.53nm 100GHz 40km Duplex LC/UPC S...

CUCM 11.5 in licence enforcement: what is blocked, and licences on 15?

Hello,We have a CUCM 11.5.1.12900-21 (SU2) cluster with one working publisher (the second node has been dead since 2023). Prime License Manager shows the red banner "insufficient number of licenses" and adding objects fails with "exceeded its time li...

How to migrate virtual FMC from VMWare to Nutanix?

I would like to know the process for migrating an FMCv 300 from VMware to Nutanix. The idea is for it to be completely seamless; has anyone performed this process before?FMCvVersion 7.6.5 (build 106)Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center for VMWare ...

Cisco Secure Access + Checkpoints

Good Morning All.Currently running a POC for Cisco Secure Access (web proxy replacement of our Cisco WSA)..All our PC Fleet is using the Secure Access Application and internet connections are going great to Cisco Secure Access (YAY).Problem is regard...

Question on Cisco Firmware file for Cisco C9300 and C9500

I have a mixed environment of both C9300 and C9500. Is the Firmware file for the 9300 the same for the 9500?

Nexus K3P-Q port mirroring

Hi,According to the Cisco Nexus SmartNIC User Guide, the Nexus K3P-Q (formerly the ExaNIC X100) supports port mirroring. However, I can’t find a firmware image with this feature enabled. Could you point me to the right one?Thanks,

Resolved! where is the Activity grader?

Hi, Could anyone tell where is the Activity Grader for Packet Tracer? Thanks Victor