Prepare for upgrade via SiteConfig

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.
• Export all configured rules to avoid recreating them from scratch after the upgrade.
• 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. This includes the SDB Server if you have GV STRATUS Rundown in your operation.
• Terminate all users’ sessions using the GV STRATUS Control Panel.
  Note: GV STRATUS Control Panel must only be installed and configured on the GV STRATUS Core server.
• Put every server in Update mode — this is required to upgrade the Embedded Security Manager.
• For GV I/O upgrade, refer to GV I/O upgrade instructions.