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Upgrading from GMS/Analyzer 8.1 to GMS 8.4/Analyzer
03/26/2020 
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The process of upgrading from GMS 8.1 to 8.4 (Analyzer 8.1 to 8.4) requires a set of steps to follow, as there are dependencies on files installed.
Note: You CANNOT upgrade directly from GMS 8.1 to 8.4 (Analyzer 8.1 to 8.4).
Steps for upgrading GMS / Analyzer-Windows from 8.1(The Server is already running with GMS/Analyzer 8.1 Rv2) to 8.4 :
Step 1: Always take a backup of GMS / Analyzer system
Step 2: From mysonicwall.com-> Download Center, download GMS / Analyzer 8.1 SP1, Hotfix 173751,Hotfix 178719 and Hotfix 185340.
Step 3: Apply SW Analyzer/GMS SP1 on the GMS/Analyzer 8.1 system and reboot the system.
Step 4: Apply 8.1 Hotfix 173751 and reboot the system
Step 5: Apply 8.1 Hotfix 178719 and reboot the system
Step 6: Apply 8.1 Hotfix 185340 and reboot the system
Step 7: Now download the installation files , hotixes and service packs for GMS/Analyzer 8.2 from mysonicwall as highlighted in the screen shot below:
Step 8: Apply upgrade to GMS / Analyzer 8.2(SW 8.2 GMS/Analyzer Rv2 Windows) and reboot the system upon upgrade completion.
Step 9: Apply GMS/Analyzer 8.2 SP1 and Reboot the system.
Step 10: Apply 8.2 Hotfix 185340 Analyzer/GMS and reboot the system. (Note: You would not need Hotfix 185340 if you already applied it under 8.1)
Step 11: Download the installation files , hotixes and service packs for GMS/Analyzer 8.3 from mysonicwall as highlighted in the screen shot below:
Step 12: Apply upgrade to GMS/Analyzer 8.3 (SW 8.3 GMS/Analyzer Rv2 Windows) and reboot the system upon completion of upgrade.
Step 13: Apply 8.3 SP1 and reboot the system.
Step 14: Download the installation files , hotixes and service packs for GMS/Analyzer 8.4 from mysonicwall as highlighted in the screen shot below:
Step 15:Apply upgrade to GMS/Analyzer 8.4(SW 8.4 GMS/Analyzer Rv2 Windows) and reboot the system upon completion of upgrade.
Step 16: Apply GMS/Analyzer 8.4 SP1 and reboot the system.
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