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    PAN-OS Software Updates

    PAN-OS is the software that runs all Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Here’s how to check for new releases and get started with an upgrade to the latest software version.
    PAN-OS is the software that runs all Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. The PAN-OS software version that a firewall is running is displayed on the firewall Dashboard.
    You can check for new PAN-OS releases directly in the firewall, or on the Palo Alto Networks support portal. To upgrade the firewall to the latest version of PAN-OS:
    1. Review the latest PAN-OS Release Notes to see what’s new. Also take a look at PAN-OS Upgrade/Downgrade Considerations to make sure you understand all potential changes the PAN-OS release might introduce.
    2. Check for new PAN-OS releases:
      • On the support portal—Go to support.paloaltonetworks.com and, on the left menu bar, select UpdatesSoftware Updates. Download and save the release you want to use to upgrade the firewall.
      • On the firewall—Select DeviceSoftware and Check Now for the firewall to check with the Palo Alto Networks Update Server for new PAN-OS release versions.
      Having difficulty checking for software updates? Refer to this article for solutions to some of the common connectivity issues.
    3. After you’ve decided the release version you want, follow the complete workflow to upgrade the firewall to a new PAN-OS version. The steps you’ll take might depend on the release version you’re currently running, if you’re using HA, and whether or not you’re using Panorama to manage firewalls.

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