Re: [fw1-gurus] upgrade_export

[Rob Hughes <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 2004-12-28 at 14:04 +0100, Stig Bull wrote:
> Q1: So just to make sure I understand this correctly, I run an
> upgrade_export and FTP the files to a server, "trash" the Windows box
> and install SPLAT on it, FTP the files back and then run upgrade_import
> and everything is fine again? I know this is in theory, but....?
> 
Yes, that's correct. In theory, that's how it should work.

> Q2: Will this process also import all licensing information or do I need
> to reinstall the licenses?

I don't recall with certainty if the process will import licenses or
not. I'm tempted to say no, but downloading your licenses from the user
center before you start is only a good idea anyway.

> Q3: Will I need to push the policy on the modules after upgrading, the
> upgrade_guide.pdf document on p37 says this; I pushed the present W2K
> R55 policy to a less important firewall, and while everything seems ok,
> the following errors appears in the log:
> Dec 28 13:38:34 FW [LOG_CRIT] kernel: set_timeout_to_MSPI_by_methods:
> not in MSPI_by_Methods
> Dec 28 13:38:34 FW [LOG_CRIT] kernel: set_timeout_to_MSPI_by_methods:
> not in MSPI_by_Methods
> Dec 28 13:38:53 FW [LOG_CRIT] kernel: FW-1: fw_runfilter: wrong number
> of arguments (0 != 2) to function gtp_path_code (58)
> Dec 28 13:38:53 FW [LOG_CRIT] kernel: FW-1: fw_runfilter: wrong number
> of arguments (0 != 2) to function gtp_path_code (58)

Those are harmless. All they are is parts of the inspect code the older
module's kernel doesn't understand.

Rob

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