Backup/Restore Firepower

[fatalXerror]

Hi Guys,

Is it possible to restore a backup to newer version of firepower if that backup was taken from a lower firepower version?

Thanks

[Marvin Rhoads]

No. You must restore to the same version, including VDB and SRU. 

[bstrocher]

What do you do if you need a VDB and SRU that is no longer on the Cisco download page?

[Marvin Rhoads]

If that's the case, you can open a TAC case and request a Special File Publish of the necessary versions.

Once you get everything restored you should institute some operational procedures to keep from getting so far out of date on the versions.

[Chuck Reimer]

Sorry resurrecting an old thread here but related. If it's better to start a new one let me know. In regards to restoring an FMC backup, is it possible restore a portion of it? Say an ACP or NAT policy and not the entire config?

[Marvin Rhoads]

@Chuck Reimer not via a restore. An ACP can be exported and then imported.