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Scott Townsend Guest	Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:42 am    Post subject: PIX IOS 7.X Version comparison? I was trying to find a version comparison between the different 7.x versions of the PIX IOS. Any leads would be great. Thanks!
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Walter Roberson Guest	Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:57 am    Post subject: Re: PIX IOS 7.X Version comparison? In article <xnd3g.69223$H71.32534@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>, Scott Townsend <scott-i@.-N0-SPAMplease.enm.com> wrote: Quote: I was trying to find a version comparison between the different 7.x versions of the PIX IOS. Cisco seldom produces an itemized list of differences between versions, and as far as I know there is no electronic tool for this purpose. The closest you get is the release notes, which briefly describe the major changes, and which often offer long list of bug fixes. Especially in 7.x so far, it isn't uncommon for the difference between versions to consist almost entirely of bug fixes. http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_71/rel_note/pixrn712.htm http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_70/70_rn/pix705rn.htm
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Scott Townsend Guest	Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:50 pm    Post subject: Re: PIX IOS 7.X Version comparison? Thanks! Is there a preferred version to run then? I just Upgraded from 6.3 to 7.0(4) Should I go to 7.1(2)? Thanks "Walter Roberson" <roberson@hushmail.com> wrote in message news:pBd3g.67306$P01.62116@pd7tw3no... Quote: In article <xnd3g.69223$H71.32534@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>, Scott Townsend <scott-i@.-N0-SPAMplease.enm.com> wrote: I was trying to find a version comparison between the different 7.x versions of the PIX IOS. Cisco seldom produces an itemized list of differences between versions, and as far as I know there is no electronic tool for this purpose. The closest you get is the release notes, which briefly describe the major changes, and which often offer long list of bug fixes. Especially in 7.x so far, it isn't uncommon for the difference between versions to consist almost entirely of bug fixes. http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_71/rel_note/pixrn712.htm http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_70/70_rn/pix705rn.htm
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Walter Roberson Guest	Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:50 pm    Post subject: Re: PIX IOS 7.X Version comparison? In article <KWs3g.69486$H71.19992@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>, Scott Townsend <scott-i@.-N0-SPAMplease.enm.com> wrote: Quote: Is there a preferred version to run then? I just Upgraded from 6.3 to 7.0(4) Should I go to 7.1(2)? I haven't figured out yet why they released 7.1. My speculation had been that it would be for a soon-to-be-announced new device, but that hasn't materialized. My next best guess is that it has something to do with PIX vs ASA, but I can't tell from the release notes. I would suggest that this is a situation in which you should open a TAC case and ask about the difference. [I've shifted out of the networking side at work, so I don't have a TAC account now.]
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Scott Townsend Guest	Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:50 pm    Post subject: Re: PIX IOS 7.X Version comparison? Thanks! I'll let you know what they say. "Walter Roberson" <roberson@hushmail.com> wrote in message news:p9t3g.71933$7a.13934@pd7tw1no... Quote: In article <KWs3g.69486$H71.19992@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>, Scott Townsend <scott-i@.-N0-SPAMplease.enm.com> wrote: Is there a preferred version to run then? I just Upgraded from 6.3 to 7.0(4) Should I go to 7.1(2)? I haven't figured out yet why they released 7.1. My speculation had been that it would be for a soon-to-be-announced new device, but that hasn't materialized. My next best guess is that it has something to do with PIX vs ASA, but I can't tell from the release notes. I would suggest that this is a situation in which you should open a TAC case and ask about the difference. [I've shifted out of the networking side at work, so I don't have a TAC account now.]
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Scott Townsend Guest	Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:50 pm    Post subject: Re: PIX IOS 7.X Version comparison? So far this is what I got Scott<- ------------ If you want to use the new feature of the 7.x code. Then I would say to go to the latest 7.1 code that is avaiable. If you do not need the new features then I would stay with the 6.3.5 code. When you go to replace the 515 with the 515E this is how would recommend doing it. 1. First install 6.3.5 code on the pix 515E. 2. Copy the configuration from the 515 pix. 3. Upgrade the pix to 7.0 code. This will change the command format from 6.3 to 7.x format. 4. Upgrade the pix from 7.0 to the latest 7.1 code. Guide for Cisco PIX 6.2 and 6.3 Users Upgrading to Cisco PIX Software Version 7.0 http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_70/pix_upgd/index.htm Version 7.1 http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_71/index.htm "Walter Roberson" <roberson@hushmail.com> wrote in message news:p9t3g.71933$7a.13934@pd7tw1no... Quote: In article <KWs3g.69486$H71.19992@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>, Scott Townsend <scott-i@.-N0-SPAMplease.enm.com> wrote: Is there a preferred version to run then? I just Upgraded from 6.3 to 7.0(4) Should I go to 7.1(2)? I haven't figured out yet why they released 7.1. My speculation had been that it would be for a soon-to-be-announced new device, but that hasn't materialized. My next best guess is that it has something to do with PIX vs ASA, but I can't tell from the release notes. I would suggest that this is a situation in which you should open a TAC case and ask about the difference. [I've shifted out of the networking side at work, so I don't have a TAC account now.]
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