ACS 4.1 Windows upgrade to 4.2 version

[Angus Bishop]

Hi

I am using Cisco acs  4.1 build 23 windows version software now i am planning to upgrade to 4.2 version .

While checking some release notes document i am seing the below details .

Ordering Information

Table 1. Ordering Information for Cisco Secure ACS 4.2 for Windows

Part Number	Description
CSACS-4.2-WIN-K9	Cisco Secure ACS 4.2 for Windows
CSACS-4.2-WINUP-K9	Upgrade to Cisco Secure ACS 4.2 for Windows from versions earlier than 4.0
CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K9	Upgrade to Cisco Secure ACS 4.2 for Windows from version 4.0 or 4.1

Please let me know that if i am ordering  CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K9

     1. If i need to reinstall the 4.2 version after the upgradation from 4.1.Is it possible to directly use CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K9 image to install 4.2 version or will i have to install 4.1 then upgrade to 4.2

Whether i need to order CSACS-4.2-WIN-K9 or CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K9 please advice ..

Thank you !

Regards

Angus

[Alexander De Menezes]

Hi Angus,

References on ordering part:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps5712/ps2086/product_bulletin_c25-453313.html
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps5712/ps2086/ordering_guide_c07-500695.html

Customers that have SAS contracts are entitled to minor upgrades. For example, a customer with a SAS contract that is running Cisco Secure ACS Version 4.0 would be entitled to upgrade to Versions 4.1 and 4.2.
Customers that do not have SAS contracts can purchase minor upgrades. Part numbers for minor upgrades are identified by the "MR" designation.
Cisco Secure ACS 4.0 and 4.1 customers with Cisco Software Application Support (SAS) can go to the product upgrade tool at http://www.cisco.com/upgrade and request the service release kit for Cisco Secure ACS 4.2 for Windows.
Cisco Secure ACS 4.0 and 4.1 customers without SAS should order part number CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K9.
Customers with earlier versions of Cisco Secure ACS for Windows should order part number CSACS-4.2-WINUP-K9.
For example, customers running Cisco Secure ACS Version 3.3 for Windows that want to upgrade to ACS Version 4.2 must purchase the upgrade part number CSACS-4.2-WINUP-K9.
New customers should order product number CSACS-4.2-WIN-K9.

For the upgrade procedure:
You can upgrade from ACS 4.1.1.23, 4.1.1.24, 4.1.2, 4.1.3 or 4.1.4 to ACS 4.2 on Windows.You will need to backup the ACS 4.1 configuration and then upgrade to ACS 4.2.

Useful references on upgrade steps:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_server_for_windows/4.2/installation/guide/windows/install.html#wp1102849
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_server_for_windows/4.2/installation/guide/windows/install.html#wp1041858

HTH,

Please let us know if you have any further concerns.

Regards,

Alex

[Angus Bishop]

Hi Alex ,

We are running with 4.1.1.23 version and we want to upgrade to 4.2 release . From your post i understood that i need to order  CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K9 part .

If my  ACS software get corrupted will i be able to use the CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K9  to reimage 4.2 version or i need to insatll  4.1.1.23  and then go for CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K9 .

Please let me know will i be able to upgrade 4.1 version to 4.2 version using CSACS-4.2-WIN-K9. image

Regards

Angus

[Alexander De Menezes]

Hi Angus,

Going from ACS v4.1 to v4.2 is considered as a minor upgrade.So as per the earlier documentation links, if you don't have a SAS contract you can order the part CSACS4.2-WIN-MR-K.Also this part contents will probably include the required CDs for ACS reimage, should your ACS software be corrupted and you will not need to go back to v4.1.

The document links from my earlier post will provide you the required steps for upgrade from v4.1 to v4.2.

Alternatively should you have any issues with obtaining the software or config corruption,you can open a TAC case.

CSACS-4.2-WIN-K9 is for new customers who dont have earlier releases in setup.Besides, you will probably pay alot more for this part number.

HTH,

Regards,

Alex