01-05-2010 10:24 AM - edited 03-10-2019 04:52 PM
Hello,
We currently have TACACS+ running on ACS 4.1 for Windows. We want to replace this device with ACS SE 4.2 (appliance). Is it possible to backup/restore the ACS for Windows 4.1 database directly to ACS SE 4.2? Or do we requrie the same version level of ACS software? Please advise.
Thanks.
Solved! Go to Solution.
01-05-2010 10:32 AM
Yes this is totally valid; this new feature that was integrated into ACS 4.2. You cannot however, restore ACS 4.1 into the latest ACS 4.2.1.
Once you have upgraded into ACS 4.2, ACS 4.2.1 can restore from ACS 4.2...
For ACS 4.2:
For ACS 4.2.1:
CSCsz96936 4.2.1 to remove option to restore 4.1 db. To support restore of 4.2 db
HTH,
Please rate helpful posts!
01-05-2010 10:32 AM
Yes this is totally valid; this new feature that was integrated into ACS 4.2. You cannot however, restore ACS 4.1 into the latest ACS 4.2.1.
Once you have upgraded into ACS 4.2, ACS 4.2.1 can restore from ACS 4.2...
For ACS 4.2:
For ACS 4.2.1:
CSCsz96936 4.2.1 to remove option to restore 4.1 db. To support restore of 4.2 db
HTH,
Please rate helpful posts!
05-10-2010 03:07 PM
Hello, one question is possible to migrate from ACS 4.1 SE to ACS 4.2 SE?
Where I can find the PAK, or serial number in 4.1 SE, to go to http://www.cisco.com/upgrade/ and request the 4.2 dvd recovery...
Or I dont need any PAK or serial number?
Thanks in advance
05-12-2010 04:38 AM
In order to upgrade ACS windows from 4.1 to 4.2, you need to open up a tac case or contact your accounts team. ACS version 4.2 is not avaialble on cisco.com
Once you get that
1.] Take backup of your existing configuration
2.] Run the setup of ACS version 4.2 and keep the existing configuration.
ACS for Windows doesn't require any kind of license/ serial number/ key. You simply need to install it on supported Microsoft platform, it won't ask for
any key or license.
Supported upgrade path:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_server_for_windows/4.2/installation/guide/windows/install.html#wp1102849
Reinstalling or Upgrading an Existing Configuration:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_server_for_windows/4.2/installation/guide/windows/install.html#wp1041858
Release notes:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_server_for_windows/4.2/release/notes/ACS42_RN.html
Rgds,
JK
Do rate helpful posts-
05-12-2010 04:52 AM
Thanks for the answer JK, but this case is a ACS Appliance Cisco 1113, I need to order the DVD with 4.2?
Thanks one more time.
05-12-2010 05:01 AM
Correct!!!
For ACS solution engine the process is littel different. Since you are running ACS SE 4.1.x, you can directly upgrade to 4.2 by reimaging the solution engine.
Here are the steps:
-- Get the recovery DVD ( Recovery DVDs are model specific) from TAC.
-- You would get three different ISO images. You need to merge then into single image.
-- Take back of your ACS SE 4.1.x configuration.
-- Reimage the solution engine via recovery DVD.
-- Restore the 4.1 database directly on the reimaged box.
Reimaging the Appliance with the ACS 4.2 Recovery CD or DVD
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_server_for_solution_engine/4.2/installation/guide/solution_engine/upgap.html#wp1168438
Restoring the ACS SE 4.1.1.24 Configuration
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_server_for_solution_engine/4.2/installation/guide/solution_engine/upgap.html#wp1173975
HTH
Regds,
JK
Do rate helpful posts-
05-12-2010 05:21 AM
Ok JK, I will follow this steps.
Thanks one more help.
Discover and save your favorite ideas. Come back to expert answers, step-by-step guides, recent topics, and more.
New here? Get started with these tips. How to use Community New member guide