Before you upgrade a Palo Alto Networks NGFW what must you do?

The correct answer is D. Make sure that the firewall is running a supported version of the app + threat update. Before you upgrade, make sure the firewall is running a version of app + threat (content version) that meets the minimum requirement of the new PAN-OS (see release notes ). We recommend always running the latest version of content to ensure the most accurate and effective…

Submitted by lars.no· Apr 18, 2026Operate

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AMake sure that the PAN-OS support contract is valid for at least another year
BExport a device state of the firewall
CMake sure that the firewall is running a version of antivirus software and a version of WildFire that
DMake sure that the firewall is running a supported version of the app + threat update

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A
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D
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Explanation

Before you upgrade, make sure the firewall is running a version of app + threat (content version) that meets the minimum requirement of the new PAN-OS (see release notes ). We recommend always running the latest version of content to ensure the most accurate and effective protections are being applied. https://knowledgebase.paloaltonetworks.com/KCSArticleDetail?id=kA10g000000ClRrCAK

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#NGFW Upgrade#Pre-upgrade Checks#PAN-OS Updates#Compatibility

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