Prepare for upgrade

Before upgrading, do the following:

• Procure the software installation files for this release via the appropriate distribution method, such as download, network drive, or external drive.
• If you have any proxy encoder MDIs still configured in your operation, contact Grass Valley Support before upgrading your GV STRATUS system.
• Disable all rules on the GV STRATUS Control Panel.
• Stop all media access on the devices you are upgrading.
• Shut down all applications on the devices you are upgrading.
• Terminate all users’ sessions using the GV STRATUS Control Panel.