09-14-2011 05:33 PM - edited 03-11-2019 02:24 PM
Hi guys:
This is the situation I got to firewalls with failover and I need to upgrade the license so I can get more context (right now I have 5 context and I need 10) so I was looking at the procedure and I'm not sure If I need to restart the device or not. I was looking at this procedure:
Use the following procedure using ASDM if your new license does not require you to reload. This procedure ensures that there is no downtime.
But then I checked on the cisco web page that there are some license that need to reload I see this:
link: https://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa81/license/license81.html
So I just want to know if I'm UPGRADING from 5 to 10 context the reload applies to my situation or not?
Regards
09-15-2011 12:25 AM
No reload is required when you are upgrading from 5 to 10 security context license.
Reload is only required on the following feature:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa82/configuration/guide/license.html#wp1361750
Hope this helps.
05-16-2014 01:59 AM
hi jennifer,
i'm about to activate a security context key on a 5525-X.
do i need to 'reload' when upgrading from default (2) to 10 context?
is there a rule of thumb when and when not to reload when installing ASA licenses?
05-16-2014 02:23 AM
No reload is required to upgrade from 2 to 10 context.
Here is the steps for your reference:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/asa82/configuration/guide/config/license.html#wp1365314
05-16-2014 02:31 AM
hi jennifer,
thanks for confirming!
you're one heck of a security chick!
haven't seen you in security forum lately.
good to see u back.
05-16-2014 02:35 AM
Hehe :) It's good to be back.. Thanks for the ratings.
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