8. Upgrade the engine

Upgrade the software for a single engine to the latest version.

Steps

  1. Go to https://⁠support.forcepoint.com.
  2. On the Downloads page, click All Downloads, then browse to the Network Security section.
  3. Download the engine upgrade file, sg_engine_version_platform.zip.
  4. Import the engine upgrade file.
    1. In the Management Client, select Menu > File > Import > Import Engine Upgrades.
    2. Select the engine upgrade file, then click Import.
  5. Apply the upgrade.
    1. Select Home.
    2. Right-click the node, then select Upgrade Software or Configuration > Upgrade Software.
    3. Select the operation to perform.
      • Remote Upgrade (transfer + activate) — Installs the upgrade, then restarts the node with the new software version.
      • Remote Upgrade (transfer) — Installs the upgrade without immediately restarting the node. The node operates with the currently installed version.
      • Remote Upgrade (activate) — Restarts the node, then activates the new software version.
    4. Select the engine upgrade file, then click OK.
  6. After the upgrade finishes, refresh the engine policy.