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@Rich R"but the new bug where it sometimes removes your active software images in 17.15 is not fun (always check before answering Y at the prompt)"Yeah. I guess the lesson we should all take away from bugs like that is IOS isn't built to safeguard us...
@Rich R Thank you for sharing the bulletin for Bundle Boot Mode. That helps us understand Cisco's roadmap for Bundle Boot Mode vs Install Mode.Install Mode definitely makes sense as an evolution to software management; however, we have never been adv...
@Leo Laohoo You responded to my comment about ISR4Ks by linking an upgrade guide for Catalyst 9000 switches.Respectfully, I am specifically discussing the official recommendation for ISR4K's, not other platforms.
While I agree that Cisco's documentation is obviously lacking in many areas, install mode most certainly has not been the "standard policy" for the last "15 years." First of all, Install mode hasn't even been available for 15 years. 10 years at best,...
@Leo Laohoo My issue with this is... Where is this documented? Anyone can claim that one way is better than another; however, the onus is on Cisco to provide documentation on the preferred method of upgrading their software on their products. I don't...