Upgrading from FortiManager v4.0 MR3
Step 1: Prepare the FortiManager unit for upgrade
1. Install any pending configurations.
2. Upgrade FortiManager to at least v4.0 MR3. For more information, see the FortiManager v4.0 MR3 Release Notes for the upgrade procedure.
3. Make sure all managed FortiGate devices are running v4.0 MR2 or v4.0 MR3.
Step 2: Backup the database
1. Login to the FortiManager v4.0 MR3 Web-based Manager.
2. Go to System Settings > General > Dashboard.
3. Select Backup on the System Information widget.
4. Back up all configuration settings. Enter a password if encrypted backup file is required.
5. Download the system's configuration and database in a .dat file to your local computer.
| The system backup file from a v4.0 MR3 release cannot be directly imported into FortiManager v5.0 GA. |
Step 3: Transfer the firmware image to FortiManager
Transfer the new FortiManager v5.0.0 GA firmware image to the FortiManager server:
1. Login to the FortiManager v4.3 MR3 Web-based Manager.
2. Go to System Settings > General > Dashboard.
3. Select Upgrade on the System Information widget.
4. Browse for the image file for FortiManager v5.0 GA on your local hard disk (HDD).
5. Select OK.
| After the upgrade, please clear your browser cache before logging into the FortiManager Web-based Manager. Also, please make sure your computer's screen resolution is set to at least 1280x1024, otherwise, the Web-based Manager may not be displayed properly. |
Step 4: Verify the upgrade
1. Login to the FortiManager Web-based Manager using the previously configured administrator name and password. Review all administration profiles to configure the proper access privileges.
2. Launch the Device Manager module and make sure that all formerly added FortiGate v4.0 MR2 and MR3 devices are still listed.
3. Launch other functional modules and make sure they work properly.