Introduction

This guide provides instructions for upgrading to Forcepoint Email Security version 8.5.4, 8.5.5, or 8.5.7 for both On-premises and Microsoft Azure deployments. The upgrade process applies to Websense Email Security Gateway, TRITON AP-EMAIL, and Forcepoint Email Security solutions. It includes appliance components (V Series appliance, X Series security blade, or virtual appliance), Forcepoint Security Manager, and Email Log Server Windows components.
Note: A virtual appliance upgrade applies only to version 7.8.0 and later. An X Series security blade upgrade applies only to version 7.8.4 and later.

Supported upgrade and migration paths

Use the following tables to identify the supported upgrade path for your current version and target release.

Table 1. On-premises upgrades
Current Version Target Release
  • Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.5
  • Email Security on Appliance 8.5.6
 8.5.7
Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.4 8.5.5
Table 2. Azure upgrade and migration paths
Current Version Target Release Requirements
  • Forcepoint Email Security in Azure 8.5.5
  • On-premises 8.5.5
 8.5.7
  • Email Security Gateway (ESG) 8.5.5 hotfix 303 for Azure migration.
  • ESG 8.5.5 302 for On-premises migration/upgrade.
  • Appliance 8.5.5 hotfix 300.
  • 8.5.5 hotfix 3 is mandatory before upgrade/migration.
  • Forcepoint Email Security in Azure 8.5.4
  • On-premises 8.5.4
 8.5.5
  • ESG 8.5.4 hotfix 301 for Azure migration.
  • ESG 8.5.4 hotfix 300 for On-premises migration/upgrade.

Before you begin

If you are deploying Forcepoint Email Security and Forcepoint Security Manager together in Azure:

  • All components must be upgraded to the same version.
  • Download the following files from the Forcepoint Customer Hub downloads menu:
    • Forcepoint Email Security for Windows installer
    • Forcepoint Email Security Virtual Appliance image
  • Run the Windows installer first, then deploy the Virtual Appliance image.