Upgrading Websense software to the latest v7.6.x > Performing the upgrade
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To upgrade your components on Windows after backing up your files with WSBackup, download and launch the latest TRITON installation package, WebsenseTRITON767Setup.exe. Use this same package even if you are upgrading Email Security components to v7.6.7 and Data Security components to 7.6.8.
If you are already on the latest Data and Email security version, the installer upgrades only Web security.This is the same executable used for scratch installations. To obtain the installer package, visit the Websense Downloads site:The installation package detects if earlier versions of the product are installed, and automatically starts a series of upgrade wizards—one for each of the installed components.For upgrades to Linux components, back up the files with WSBackup and then download and use WebsenseWeb767Setup_Lnx.tar.gz.The TRITON infrastructure provides basic framework for the TRITON unified console and includes a central settings database and internal services.The infrastructure upgrade wizard contains the following dialogs. Note that no input is required from you to upgrade the TRITON infrastructure.
1. Click Next to begin the upgrade process. The system checks disk space requirements.
2. When prompted, click Next to launch the installation wizard.
The name of the SQL Server machine and the user name of an authorized database administrator.
The IP address of the TRITON management server and administrator credentials.Click Next to accept the properties. This screen shows the progress of the installation. The system stops processes, copies new files, updates component registration, removes unused files, and more. When installation of this module is complete, this screen summarizes your system settings. This screen shows:
The name of the SQL Server machine and the user name of an authorized database administrator.
The IP address of the TRITON management server and administrator credentials.Click Finish to complete the upgrade for this module.The Web Security upgrade wizard contains the following dialogs. Note that no input is required from you.
This screen welcomes you to the Web Security upgrade wizard. Click Next to continue. This screen informs you that a previous version of Web Security or Web Filter has been detected.
1. Click Next to start the upgrade.The installer proceeds to stop all Websense software services. This can take up to 10 minutes. When complete, it tells you which components will be upgraded.
2. Click Install to continue. When complete, the installer configures your Web Security software. This can take up to 10 minutes. You're notified when installation of this module is complete. Click Done to exit the installer.The Data Security upgrade wizard contains the following dialogs. Note that no input is required from you.
This screen welcomes you to the installation and upgrade wizard for Data Security.The system checks the disk space on the machine. When prompted, click Next to launch the installation wizard. This screen shows the components that will be upgraded (those that are currently installed). The system then determines the disk space required for these components. Click Next to continue. If you are using a remote SQL Server database, this screen shows where temporary files will be stored during archive processing or system backup or restore. Verify your system settings and click Install to continue the upgrade. This screen shows the progress of the installation. The system stops processes, checks ports, copies new files, updates component registration, removes unused files, and more. When installation of this module is complete, this screen summarizes your system settings.
1. Click Done and you're prompted to update your predefined policies and content classifiers.
2. Click OK to install the updates. You're shown the status of the updates, the items being updated, and details such as how many policies are updated, deleted, or added.
3. Click Close when the updates are complete.The Email Security upgrade wizard is used to upgrade the components that are installed off of the V-Series appliance: the management component (TRITON - Email Security), and the Email Security Log Server. It contains the following dialogs. Note that no input is required from you.
This screen welcomes you to the Email Security upgrade wizard. Click Next to continue. This screen shows the components that will be upgraded (those that are currently installed). Click Next to continue. This page shows the IP address of the database engine configured to manage the Email Security Log Database and the logon type. If you have changed the database since your previous installation, modify the settings here. Click Install to begin the upgrade. The management component, TRITON - Email Security, is upgraded on the TRITON management server.The Email Security Log Server is upgraded on machines where it is found.When complete, the installer configures your Email Security software. This can take up to 10 minutes. You're notified when installation of this module is complete. Click Done to exit the installer.For Email Security appliances, there is a patch upgrade available for v7.6.7. A patch exists for dual appliances (Web and Email Security) and for Web Security (only) appliances, as well.
Upgrading Websense software to the latest v7.6.x > Performing the upgrade
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