The latest VPN gateway version adds features, improves third-party device compatibility, and fixes known issues. If your VPN gateway is not running the latest version, upgrade it to reduce operational risks and ensure network stability.
These instructions apply to VPN gateway instances with only SSL-VPN connections. For instances with IPsec-VPN connections, see Upgrade a vpn gateway.
Upgrade check
To see if your vpn gateway needs an upgrade, check the status of the Upgrade button on the instance details page on the VPN Gateway console.
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If your VPN gateway is up to date, the Upgrade button is grayed out. Hovering over it shows that no upgrade is required.
By default, new vpn gateway instances use the latest version.
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If the Upgrade button is available, your VPN gateway can be upgraded to the latest version.
Upgrade considerations
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The upgrade takes about 10 minutes to complete.
WarningThe VPN gateway is unavailable during the upgrade, and all existing connections are interrupted. To minimize business disruption, perform the upgrade during a scheduled maintenance window.
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Upgrading a VPN gateway is free of charge.
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The upgrade preserves all existing configurations.
Procedure
- Log on to the VPN gateway console.
In the top navigation bar, select the region where the VPN gateway instance resides.
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On the VPN Gateways page, find the target vpn gateway instance and click its ID.
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On the instance details page, click Upgrade.
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Review the upgrade notice for potential risks, and then click OK.
After you click OK, the system immediately starts the upgrade. Wait for the upgrade to complete.