This article explains the procedure to upgrade the Junos Space from 23.1 to 24.1.

• In Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 24.1R1, Rocky Linux release 9.2 (Blue Onyx) is used as the underlying OS. Direct upgrade of the OS from CentOS 7.4 (used in Junos Space Network Management Platform releases before 23.1R1) to Rocky Linux release 9.2 (Blue Onyx) is not supported. Also, direct upgrade to Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 24.1R1 by using the Junos Space Network Management Platform UI is not supported. You must follow a multi-step procedure to upgrade to Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 24.1R1.
• Upgrading to Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 24.1R1 involves backing up data from Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 23.1R1, deploying Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 24.1R1 on the nodes, and restoring backed up data to the nodes. After Junos Space Network Management Platform is upgraded, you can upgrade previously installed Junos Space applications (Security Director).

Here is the short story of how the upgrade works for 23.1 to 24.1:

• You need to first disable the Device Communication. For more details, refer Disable Device Communication.
• Perform the download and install steps in this section if you are running production prior to Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 23.1R1. Refer Download and Install the Patch for any Release Prior to Junos Space Network Management Platform 23.1R1 if you are running production on Junos Space 23.1R1.
• Before you begin to upgrade any Junos Space Network Management Platform Release prior to Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 23.1R1 to Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 24.1R1, download and install the Junos Space Config Restore Patch for Upgrade to 24.1R1 from Junos Space Config Restore Patch for Upgrade to 24.1R1 on the Junos Space Network Management Platform – Download Software page. Refer this for steps.
• You must take the backup of 23.1 to restore it in 24.1 during the Initial configuration. Refer Execute the Data Back Up Procedure.
• Validate the backup file. Refer Validate the Backup File.
• Now, you must spawn a new VM of 24.1 using the OVA file. You can download the OVA file of 24.1 from the URL.
• Deploy Junos Space Network Management Platform Release 24.1R1 as a Standalone Node or the First Node of the Fabric and Restore the Backed-Up Data. Refer Document for the steps.
• Upgrade SD application (If installed). Refer Upgrading a Junos Space Application.
• Install the latest HP version for both NMP and SD if available.