Upgrade WCS

What are the requirements to upgrade the WCS 4.0 to 4.2?

Hi Ricardo,
Here is the related info;
Upgrading to a New Software Release
The Cisco WCS release must be the same or more recent than the controller software release. Upgrade the Cisco WCS first to prevent any unexpected problems.
Note If you upgrade to a Cisco WCS software release later than 4.0.87.0 from a release prior to 4.0.87.0, the users, user groups, tasks, and user passwords do not migrate. Upgrading to 4.0.87.0 before upgrading to a later release migrates the users, user groups, tasks, and user passwords.
Cisco WCS supports database upgrades only from the following official Cisco WCS releases:
â¢4.0.66.0
â¢4.0.81.0
â¢4.0.87.0
â¢4.0.96.0
â¢4.0.97.0
â¢4.1.83.0
â¢4.1.91.0
â¢4.2.62.0
From this good doc;
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/wcs/release/notes/WCSRN4_2_62_11.html
Hope this helps!
Rob

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How to upgrade WCS Plus 500 to 700?

To upgrade WCS Plus 500 lic to support 200 more APs, which one is the correct choice?
1. Add WCS Plus 100 lic x 2; or
2. Add WCS Enterprise 1000 lic
Refer to ordering guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5755/ps6301/ps6305/product_data_sheet0900aecd804b4646.html
Cisco WCS is licensed as either a single server or enterprise deployment.
Single Server License Overview
• Licenses: WCS-STANDARD-K9, WCS-PLUS-UPG-K9, and WCS-WLSE-UPG-K9
• License increments: 50, 100, 500 (Up to 1500 for WLSE-to-WCS conversion only)
• Single server deployment
• Suitable for customers deploying up to 500 (Up to 1500 for WLSE-to-WCS conversion) Cisco Aironet lightweight access points
• One license file per Product Authorization Key (PAK) certificate
• Available in WCS Base and WCS PLUS configurations
Enterprise Server License (Multiple Servers) Overview (release 4.1 or later)
• License: WCS-ENT-PLUS-K9
• License increments: 1000, 2500, 10000, 50000
• Single or multiple server deployment (Cisco WCS Navigator included in 10000, and 50000 licenses)
• Suitable for customers deploying 500 or more Cisco Aironet lightweight access points
• Multiple license files linked to a single PAK certificate
• Server decrements available number of access points as licenses are allocated within the network
BUT
All Cisco WCS licenses of the same option (Base or PLUS) are additive. Cisco WCS licenses can be combined to support an incremental number of access points (such as 300, 700, 900) beyond the distinct license increments (such as 50, 100, 500) offered.
Example 1: To purchase a new single server license for 800 access points
Purchase: WCS-STANDARD-K9, (1) WCS-APBASE-500, and (3) WCS-APBASE-100
contradiction in the doc.

Existing
1
x
WCS-PLUS-500
Cisco WCS with PLUS License for 500 APs, Windows/Linux
Target upgrade to monitor
700 APs

Upgrading WCS 7.0.164.0 to 7.0.172.0

I'm trying to upgrade my WCS from 7.0.164.0 to 7.0.172.0 but it keeps throwing me into the manual process because it detects multiple versions. Seems a previous upgrade from 6.0.132 to 7.0.164 did dot remove the 6.0.132 directory or files.
Am I safe to delete the 6.0.132 directory/files and trying again?
Thanks!

Surendra,
Thanks for the reply. By "clean upgrade" I presume you mean "manual upgrade" because the automated upgrade does not work?
Cisco Wireless Control System Configuration
Guide
Manually Upgrading WCS on Windows
Follow these steps to manually upgrade WCS on a Windows server. This type of upgrade is not recommended.
Step 1 If possible, stop all WCS user interfaces to stabilize the database.
Step 2 Back up the WCS database by following the instructions in the "Backing Up the WCS Database (for Windows)" section.
Step 3 Uninstall the WCS application by following the instructions in the "Uninstalling WCS on Windows" section.
Step 4 Install the new version of WCS by following the instructions in the "Installing WCS for Windows" section on page 2-6.
Step 5 Restore the WCS database by following the instructions in the "Restoring the WCS Database (for Windows)" section.
Going from 7.0.164.0 to 7.0.164.3 didn't work either.

Upgrading WCS 7 to Cisco Prime (CPI) 2

Hello,
I have read a few article and posts about upgrading WCS 7 to CPI 1.2 via NCS. However now with Prime 2.0 I was hopping I didn't have to use NCS.
I can't find any migration guides or documents about migrating to 2.0 instead of 1.x.
Can anyone point me in the right direction.

Direct migration from WCS 7.x to Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.0 is NOT possible.
in my work I had this problem.
the only solution was to first install the NCS 1.1, after the patch 1.1.1.24 and then migrate to 2.0
Backup WCS data , upgrade to NCS 1.1 and restore de data...
install patch 1.1.1.24 , only then you can do the upgrade to version 2
CISCO:
"We strongly recommend upgrading your WCS to 7.0.230.0 (for data integrity) or higher before attempting to migrate to NCS.
Users will first need to do an intermediary migration to NCS 1.1.1.24, and then do an inline upgrade (or migration) to Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.0"

Upgrading WCS to Prime

I'm in the process of upgrading a customer's WCS server to Prime. I know before I can upgrade the WCS server to Prime. I must first upgrade the WCS sever to NCS. My problem is the customer's WCS server is running software version 7.0.230 and I need to upgrade it to 7.0.240 before I can extract the WSC database. My question is, if I upgrade the WCS server from 7.0.230 to 7.0.240 will that cause the customer's Wireless Lan Controllers that are being managed by WLC server to also upgrade?

Maurice, I had a devil of a time upgrading WCS to NCS to Prime.
Long story short, I found the time taken on a very unsuccessful WCS->NCS->Prime migration was 4-8 times longer than the time it took to just install Prime, add the WLCs, and manually rebuild the maps.
YMMV.
PS, Cisco Prime LMS is probably replacing their wired management software (often LMS, Cisco Works+ RME, etc). I believe every best-practice guide I've seen from Cisco says to have one Prime for wireless, and one Prime for wired... even though Prime looks like it could handle both.

Upgrading WCS to v7.0

I plan on upgrading WCS from version 6.0.181.0 to 7.0230.0
Is there any reason not to or concerns?

As Steve pointed out you should be fine. Here is a WLC and WCS software matrix if you want that warm and fuzzy ..
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5500/tech_notes/Wireless_Software_Compatibility_Matrix.html

Upgrade WCS to Prime

Hi Can anyone please advise if a current working Cisco WCS systems can be upgraded to Cisco Prime. Also is there a requirment to upgrade the license or is it just a case of upgrading the software.

Yes, you can upgrade WCS 7.x to Prime Infrastructure. I'm not sure if you can go straight to 1.2 but definitely you can go WCS 7 - NCS 1.1 (PI 1.1) - PI 1.2. See this guide.
A new license is required. See this reference (Table 7) for details.

Upgrade WCS 7.0 to PI 1.2 via NCS 1.1

Hello all,
we have started to do the upgrade from WCS 7.0 to PI12. In order to do that we first need to upgrade to NCS 1.1. We have ordered the following from Cisco:
R-W-PI12-M-K9
WCS 7.0 to Cisco Prime   Infrastructure 1.2 Migration
N/A
14 days
No
N/A
1
1.995,00
1.995,00
0
1.995,00
R-PI12-BASE-K9
Prime Infrastructure 1.2 Base   License and Software
N/A
14 days
Yes
N/A
1
0,00
0,00
0
0,00
L-PI12-LF-500-LIC
Prime Infrastructure 1.2 -   Lifecycle - 500 Device Lic PAK
N/A
14 days
Yes
N/A
1
0,00
0,00
0
0,00
L-PILMS42-500-M
Prime Infrastructure LMS 4.2 -   500 Device Upgrade Lic
N/A
14 days
Yes
N/A
1
0,00
0,00
0
0,00
L-PI12-LF-100-LIC
Prime Infrastructure 1.2 -   Lifecycle - 100 Device Lic PAK
N/A
14 days
Yes
N/A
3
0,00
0,00
0
0,00
L-PILMS42-100-M
Prime Infrastructure LMS 4.2 -   100 Device Upgrade Lic
N/A
14 days
Yes
N/A
3
0,00
0,00
0
0,00
L-W-PI12-500-M
WCS to Prime Infrastructure 1.2   Migration 500 Device
N/A
14 days
No
N/A
1
0,00
0,00
0
0,00
L-W-PI12-100-M
WCS to Prime Infrastructure 1.2   Migration 100 Device
N/A
14 days
No
N/A
3
0,00
0,00
0
0,00
I have done the upload of the XML File from our WCS 7.0 installation to get the License File. But on the NCS 1.1 installation the following License is needed first (Cisco Prime Network Control System 1.1 Config Guide):
NoteBefore adding the licenses that are migrated from your WCS installation, apply the L-WCS-NCS1-M-K9 license. The licenses migrated from WCS are generated as “ADD” licenses, and you cannot apply them unless you apply the L-WCS-NCS1-M-K9 license.
L-WCS-NCS1-M-K9 is the Product Number to do the upgrade from WCS 7.0 to NCS 1.0, R-WCS-PI11-M-K9 is the product number to dothe upgrade from WCS 7.0 to NCS/PI 1.1.
If I try to install just the License File I get from Cisco using the XML file from our WCS 7.0 installation, I get the error "Unable to add any license without an NCS (L-NCS-1.0-K9) license.".
But how do a get this license if I ordered R-W-PI12-M-K9 (WCS 7.0 to PI1.2 Upgrade License)? What is the step to get the right License?
Many thanks in advance for any help on that issue.
Best regards,
Hans

Hello Joe,
no. The information in the deployment Guide (the link i proveded before) is wrong.
You still need to follow the upgrade path WCS 7.0 -> NCS 1.1 (here you have to use for example 1.1.1.24, because 1.1.2.12 cannot be upgraded to PI 1.2), then you can upgrade NCS 1.1 to PI 1.2 (if you upgraded the WCS to NCS 1.1.1.24 you need to install a patch ncs_patch-1.1.1.24-upgrade-12.gz, for other 1.1 releases you need a different patch).
The major problem was the licensing. Because with the order of the Upgrade Licenses from WCS 7.0 to PI 1.2 I got "normal licenses", for PI 1.2, a Base License and Lifecycle Licenses (the number of Lifecycle Licenses matches the number from the order).
Because we ordered the WCS 7.0 to PI 1.2 Upgrade Licenses I also ordered the NCS Appliance with the PI 1.2 (before I thought a direct upgrade from WCS 7.0 to PI 1.2 should be possibel, why not, if you can order the licenses with the description Upgrade License WCS 7.0 to PI 1.2 :-)). So I had to downgrade the NCS Appliance to NCS 1.1. After the downgrade the NCS Appliance came up without any licenses. So the major porblem was that I could not use the PI 1.2 licenses (they are not installable on NCS 1.1). So I got a demo/temporary license from Cisco for NCS 1.1 to do just the migration. After the final upgrade to PI 1.2 I installed the base and the lifecycle licenses and now everything is fine.
Best regards,
Hans

Upgrading WCS with RH5.x - do I have the correct files

Hi All,
My supplier seems to be just as ignorant as me regarding the following:
I have a disc labelled 'WCS-WLSEU-RH5-Upgrade.iso' - will I be able to upgrade my WCS' OS (running on RH4 on a WLSE appliance) with this disc, or is it actually for converting a WLSE to WCS (and our supplier has given me the wrong thing- which is what I am afraid of)?
Many Thanks for any help you can give,
Scott

Hi
The image that you have will upgrade the operating system to red hat 5.0. This version is a requeriment if you want to use WCS 5.0 and higher.
You have to burn the image in a CD and boot with this CD in order to perform the upgrade.
Where do you find this image, I have been searching it in the cisco web site but i can`t find it.
Would you mind telling me , where is located this iso file?
Thanks in advanced

Upgrading WCS from 4.2.62.11 to ?

Hello All,
I recently purchased 6 1142 AP's and added them to my controller, well since these are not LWAP but instead CAPWAP AP's they were not supported by my WLC with code version 4.2 (not the end of the world) so I upgraded the WLC to code 6.0.182 but had to sacrifice managing it from my WCS.
Now I would like to upgrade my WCS to support managing this WLC again and potentially upgrading my remaining WLC's, the thing is I would like to upgrade to the latest WCS version 6.0.132 but need some input as to the ease of upgading, and/or any potential problems that might surface, or if anyone is currently experiencing any issues using this WCS code. Will 6.0 be the best bet or is it sufficient to step up to 5.2? Are you satisfied with this upgrade? How many WLC and AP's are you managing? Is there anything I need to consider that isnt written in the Cisco documentation?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

You do need WCS 6.0.132.0 to manage your 6.0.182.0 WLC.
To upgrade, its easy, just make a backup of your db, run the installer of 6.0.132.0 and you will be all set. There are not really issues in the upgrade and this should go smooth.
WCS 5.2 will not support your WLC running 6.0
WCS 6.0.132.0 release note:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/wcs/release/notes/WCS_RN6_0.html

Upgrade WCS 5.1.64 to 6.0.196 Questions

Hi,
Im currently testing the WCS upgrade from 5.1.64 to 6.0.196 and I have a couple of questions that I cant find the answers to.
1. Will I require a new license to move from 5 to 6 or even to 7?
2. Will I need to reinstall the license files I have for the 150+ AP's I have or will all licenses be handled as part of the automated upgrade process?
Cheers
Dylan

Hi,
The current licenses will work on the upgraded version.
Simply follow the upgrade procedure and the licneses will be ok on the new version.
HTH,
Tiago
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WLC code upgrade, WCS, ap_3600

i'm going to upgrade a 5508 wlc code from
7.0.116.0
to
7.1.91.0
to add 3600 series access points having it all manageable via WCS ver 7.0.230.0
it seems to be possible, as it is explained in the compatibility matrix found on
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5500/tech_notes/Wireless_Software_Compatibility_Matrix.html
now I have to download the file to the controller...
AIR-CT5500-K9-SPECIAL-7-1-91-0.aes
(direct update possible)
before doing that I'd like to know if I will loose my configuration on the controller
i'm concerned about that because the release document is not clear:
- We highly recommend that you back up your controller's configuration files prior to upgrading the controller software. Otherwise, you must manually reconfigure the controller.
- For busy networks, controllers on high utilization, or small controller platforms it is advisable to disable the 802.11a/b/g networks as a precautionary measure.
- Step 5 Disable any WLANs on the controller.
- Step 19 Re-enable the WLANs......
- Step 22 If desired, reload your latest configuration file to the controller. (reload config after reenabling wlans????? why???)
so will I loose my configuration?
what is Field Upgrade Software? should i use that instead?
another controller another question .....: a cisco wlc 2100
found 2 update files
AIR-WLC2100-K9-7-0-230-0-ER.aes
AIR-WLC2100-K9-7-0-230-0.aes
why 2 update files this time? what file to update first?
thank you in advance for your answers

The 5508 has two files when you go to 7.2, which I would for the 3600. You'll also want to download and install the FUS image.
the 'legacy' WLC, like the 2100, have the .aes which is the OS for the WLC. The -ER is an Emergency Recovery image, it's waht you get when you break the boot cycle.
HTH,
Steve
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Multible installations of WCS detected - when trying to upgrade WCS

Does anyone have an idea of how to work around this problem ?
When i try to upgrade a WCS (from 7.0.172 to 7.0.230) it tells me that i cannot upgrade because it has detected multible installations of WCS.
When i search through "add / remove programs" and "program files" there are no other installations.
How does the WCS installations detect other installations and how do i work around this ?

Thank you for your response.
I have searched all of the drive (this server only has C:\) and i still cannot find anything.
I have started to search through the registration datatbase, but no luck so far.
I have even tried to uninstall the 7.0.172 i was upgrading from.
It even gives the same error message when trying to reinstall 7.0.172.
/Thomas

WLC, WCS. Location Appliance upgrade order

Folks -
I am about to upgrade my system from 4.1 code to 4.2 code. I am wondering if it's possible to have the WCS and 2700 Location Appliance upgraded to 4.2 d-cubed revs first while still running Concannon WLC code 4.1.185? I am hoping to be able to upgrade WCS/2700 several days before doing all of my controllers.
So in summary, will the following combo work? WCS-4.2.97, 2700-3.1.38.0, WLCs-4.1.185.

Hi Charles,
Yes, this would be the supported method :)
Upgrading to a New Software Release
The Cisco WCS release must be the same or more recent than the controller software release. **Upgrade the Cisco WCS first to prevent any unexpected problems. Cisco WCS supports database upgrades only from the following official Cisco WCS releases:
â¢4.0.66.0
â¢4.0.81.0
â¢4.0.87.0
â¢4.0.96.0
â¢4.0.97.0
â¢4.0.100.0
â¢4.1.83.0
â¢4.1.91.0
â¢4.2.62.0
â¢4.2.62.11
â¢4.2.81.0
Wireless LAN Controller Requirements
Cisco WCS 4.2.97.0 supports management of the following wireless LAN controllers:
â¢4.0.155
â¢4.0.179.8
â¢4.0.179.11
â¢4.0.206.0
â¢4.0.216.0
â¢4.1.171.0
â¢4.1.185.0
â¢4.2.61.0
â¢4.2.99.0
â¢4.2.112.0
â¢4.2.130.0
â¢4.2.172.0
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/wcs/release/notes/WCS4_2MR2.html#wp69815
Hope this helps!
Rob

WCS 5.1 upgraded to v6.0.170.0

Hi,
I am in the process of upgrading the software WCS 5.1 to v6.0.170.0...The OS platform is RHEL 5.1
Can you anyone guide me how to go about the software upgradation?....What are the prerequisitives?...What permissions are required?....
In case some error comes back, what would be the back up plan ?
Please help
Thanks
minimintu

For Linux, you need to have root privileges to install the application as SUDO will not work.
Here is the release notes for 6.0.170.0:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/wcs/release/notes/WCS_RN6_0_170.html
Using the Installer to Upgrade WCS for Linux
Follow these steps to upgrade WCS (on a Linux platform) using the automated upgrade:
Step 1 Using the command line, perform one of the following:
a. If you are installing from a CD, switch to the /media/cdrom directory.
b. If you are installing from Cisco.com, switch to the directory in which the install file was downloaded. For example, if the install file was placed in /root/Desktop, enter cd /root/Desktop.
Step 2 Enter ./WCS-STANDARD-K9-6.0.X.Y.bin (for CD users) or ./WCS-STANDARD-LB-K9-6-0-X-Y.bin (for Cisco.com users) to start the install script.
Step 3 The Install Anywhere message appears and prepares the system for installation. After a few seconds, the Introduction appears, followed by the license agreement statement. You must accept the license agreement to continue.
Step 4 At this point, the install wizard detects whether a previous version of WCS is installed and specifies whether the current version is eligible for an automated upgrade. You receive a notification whether or not your most recent WCS version is eligible for the automated upgrade.
Step 5 If you cannot continue to the automated upgrade because your current WCS version is not eligible, choose Install and continue to the manual upgrade (refer to the WCS Configuration Guide for manual upgrade instructions). You can also choose to do a manual upgrade rather than the recommended automated upgrade by choosing Install and continuing to the manual upgrade, but this is not recommended. If your current WCS version is eligible for the recommended automated upgrade, choose Upgrade and continue to Step 6.
Step 6 Several of the values from the previous installation are retained and carried over as part of the upgrade. These include the following:
•the ports
•the root password
•the root FTP password
•the TFTP server file location
•the FTP server file location
•the multi-homed server interfaces
Step 7 Choose a folder in which to install the Cisco WCS. It must be a different location than the previous installation. Click Next to continue.
Step 8 Choose a folder location to store the shortcuts. It must be a different location than the previous installation.
Step 9 Continue to follow the prompts that appear. You are notified when the system checks for required space, uninstalls previous versions, backs up files, restores, and so on. A prompt appears asking if you are ready to start WCS as a service. Click Yes.
Note The upgrade log is located in the standard log directory (\webnms\logs) if the automated upgrade completes. For an incomplete automated upgrade, the upgrade log is located in the user home directory.
-nael

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