Check for Software Updates

The Software Version of your NETLAB+ system, along with the date that maintenance expires, is displayed in the last panel.

From > Software Updates option to check for available software updates.

Software Updates

The software version currently running on your NETLAB+ system is displayed. Click Dismiss to return to , or select the option to Check for Updates.

Software Updates

If your system has the latest available software, a message will indicate that the System is Up to Date. Select OK.

Otherwise, a message will indicate a later software version is available. Proceed to the next section for instructions on updating your NETLAB+ software.

Update NETLAB+ Software

If your NETLAB+ system does not have the latest available software (see the previous section), checking for software updates will result in a message alerting you that a new version is available.

Software Updates

Warning

Before updating the software of your NETLAB+ system, it is strongly recommended that you take a snapshot or backup the NETLAB+ virtual appliance. Please see the Backup the NETLAB+ Virtual Appliance section.

  • Keep in mind that there is no built-in software downgrade or data restore function. A snapshot or backup of the virtual appliance will be required to recover from a failed software update, or if you decide to roll back to a previous software version.

  • NDG does not backup software or data in the virtual version of the NETLAB+ product.

Warning

To avoid disruption to users, update the system software at a time when there are no active lab reservations.

Take a snapshot or backup the NETLAB+ virtual appliance (see the Backup the NETLAB+ Virtual Appliance section for instructions).

Select Update Software.

You will be prompted to verify that you have taken a snapshot or backup. If you have, select Yes - Start the Update.

Start Update

You may see messages indicating that a Reboot is in progress.

Reboot