After the upgrade was complete, Alex performed some post-upgrade tasks:
After the PAN restarts, verify the patch status on the Patch Management page. 5. Post-Upgrade Best Practices
Download the ZIP file. Always check the MD5/SHA256 checksum provided on the Cisco download page against your downloaded file.
The CLI method offers greater control over the upgrade sequence and is particularly useful for validating patches on select nodes before full deployment.
Running Cisco ISE 2.7 leaves your infrastructure highly vulnerable. New attack vectors targeting RADIUS, TACACS+, or guest portals will not receive hotfixes. How to Safely Download Final Updates
Go to Administration > System > Maintenance > Patch Management > Install .
The Full Upgrade method is the recommended approach for upgrading from ISE 2.7 to 3.1 or later. This method significantly streamlines the process:
(released Sept 2023) includes all fixes from Patches 1 through 9. Upgrade Bundles
Click Install , choose the patch, and click "Install" again.
