Planning Your Upgrade

Caution

File Access Manager version 8.4 can only be upgraded from version 8.3 and above. Before the upgrade, back up the database.

Upgrade Path

File Access Manager version 8.4 can be upgraded from version 8.3 and above only.
For earlier versions of File Access Manager, or SecurityIQ, first upgrade to File Access Manager 8.3 before starting the 8.4 upgrade process.

Note

Please read this upgrade guide in its entirety before starting the upgrade process.

Version Numbers

The version number is displayed on the bottom right corner of the File Access Manager Administrative Client screen.
If the version number is not displayed in the Administrative Client, refer to the SecurityIQ 5.1 Upgrade guide to upgrade from an older version.

Installation Prerequisites