Yes, you need to install to a different (non-existing) directory for the new image.
The 'install bind' *should* do the work of adding the proper boot commands. If you have dual-supervisors, you can simply force a switchover instead of a full reload for decreased downtime. If you have dual-supervisors, be sure to do the "install file" step for both disk0: and slavedisk0: If you don't have dual-sups, you'll have to reload the chassis. Scott -----Original Message----- From: cisco-nsp-boun...@puck.nether.net [mailto:cisco-nsp-boun...@puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cartier Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:05 AM To: cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net Subject: [c-nsp] Questions about upgrading and image of a Modular IOS This will be my first experience with the new Cisco Modular IOS. I am tasked with upgrading the IOS (which is already modular) of a 6500. The current image is already installed on disk0:/sys... Just for peace of mind, and a good nights sleep :-)...I was hoping for some confirmation from the group if this is the correct way to upgrade the IOS (the boss is against patching the IOS). So here are my steps... 1) copy the new IOS to disk0: 2) 'install file disk0:<IOS image> disk0:/newsys 3) 'install bind disk0:/newsys' 4) Change the boot statements within the configuration to set the new IOS to first boot, setting the old IOS to send boot...just in case :-). 5) Reload My questions are on steps 3 and 5. Step 3 - Am I supposed to be installing the file into a different directory than the current (ie. /sys vs /newsys). It is my understanding that if I try to install the new IOS into the current directory it will ask to overwrite the image, which I don't want, as I would like to keep the 'known good' image as a backup. Step 5 - Am I just being old school, or do I need to reload the chassis? Is their a more time effective method, or is this just for patching. Thanks to All!!! _______________________________________________ cisco-nsp mailing list cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/cisco-nsp archive at http://puck.nether.net/pipermail/cisco-nsp/ NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: The information contained in this message from Great River Energy and any attachments are confidential and intended only for the named recipient(s). If you have received this message in error, you are prohibited from copying, distributing or using the information. Please contact the sender immediately by return email and delete the original message. _______________________________________________ cisco-nsp mailing list cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/cisco-nsp archive at http://puck.nether.net/pipermail/cisco-nsp/