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  • 1.  Sniffer , STAP,GIM and KTAP upgrade query

    Posted Tue July 11, 2023 02:43 AM

    Hi

    When upgrading from 10.6 to 11.3 , in addition to applying healthcheck,GPU,bundle  do I need to upgrade sniffer , STAP,GIM and KTAP also? 

    if so what are the steps please? The database we are monitoring resides on linux redhat server

    thanking you in advance



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    Mohammed azher khan
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  • 2.  RE: Sniffer , STAP,GIM and KTAP upgrade query

    Posted Tue July 11, 2023 08:37 AM

    Hi,

    For your appliances, once you apply the GPU, you then need to apply the most current security and sniffer patches. https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/guardium/11.4?topic=upgrade-identifying-correct-path

    For your agents, once your appliances are upgraded, upgrade your GIM/STAP/KTAP to the most current versions available for 11.3. Upgrade GIM then STAP and if necessary, the KTAP (depends on your kernel version, recommend KTAP_ALLOW_MODULE_COMBOS). https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/guardium/11.4?topic=luugiuust-linux-unix-upgrading-s-tap-agent-gim-setup-by-client



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    Wendy
    Converge Technology Solutions
    Formerly Information Insights
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  • 3.  RE: Sniffer , STAP,GIM and KTAP upgrade query

    Posted Wed July 12, 2023 03:48 AM

    Thank you Wendy for your prompt and detailed response - greatly appreciated.

    Apologies if an obvious answer but how does one determine KTAP to upgrade to (if at all possible) and o/s kernal certified against?

    Thank you



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    Mohammed azher khan
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  • 4.  RE: Sniffer , STAP,GIM and KTAP upgrade query

    Posted Wed July 12, 2023 03:52 AM
    Hi

    You can use this link to check if the K-TAP is supported for your choice of kernel release.

    Perform this procedure before upgrading your Linux operation system to determine if there is a matching K-TAP module for the new kernel level, and if not to request the K-TAP module from Technical Support.

    Then is not, you can raise a request via a case. 

    Hope that helps


    Best regards

    Mr Mark Harris




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  • 5.  RE: Sniffer , STAP,GIM and KTAP upgrade query

    Posted Wed July 12, 2023 08:57 AM

    Thank you



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    Mohammed azher khan
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