Use either the J-Web interface or the CLI to upgrade from one software release to another.
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Note: For more information on migrating a J Series Services Router to a later version of JUNOS Software, see the JUNOS Software Migration Guide. |
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Note: Previously, upgrading images on J Series devices with 256 MB CompactFlash card from Release 8.5 onward involved removing unwanted files in the images and removing the Swap Partition. From 9.2 Release onwards, as an alternative, the software accomplishes the upgrade efficiently to take another snapshot of the CompactFlash card, install the image, and restore configurations. |
This section contains the following topics:
You can use the J-Web interface to install software upgrades from a remote server using FTP or HTTP, or, if necessary, by uploading the software image to the device. This section contains the following topics:
You can use the J-Web interface to install software packages that are retrieved with FTP or HTTP from the specified location.
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Note: This procedure applies only to upgrading one JUNOS Software release to another or one JUNOS Software services release to another. To upgrade from the JUNOS Software to JUNOS Software services, see the JUNOS Software Migration Guide. |
Figure 8 shows the Install Remote page for the device.
Figure 8: Install Remote Page
To install software upgrades from a remote server:
Table 182: Install Remote Summary
You can use the J-Web interface to install software packages uploaded from your computer. Before installing the software upgrade, you need to verify that there is enough available space on the CompactFlash card.
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Note: This procedure applies only to upgrading one JUNOS Software release to another or one JUNOS Software services release to another. To upgrade from JUNOS Software to JUNOS Software services, see the JUNOS Software Migration Guide. |
Figure 9 shows the Upload Package page for the device.
Figure 9: Upload Package Page
To install software upgrades by uploading files:
Table 183: Upload Package Summary