Free download Cisco IOS images for routers and switches
When I first had the opportunity to upgrade IOS on Cisco switches, I was hard. It is best to practice these situations in a lab environment to create confidence, plan and document the process.
When you’re pressed just to make routine configuration changes, when do you find time to identify and upgrade outdated firmware? Even though the latest firmware can improve performance and make your network more secure, it doesn’t change the fact that you often need more hours in the day. SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) can help by automatically identifying vulnerabilities in production firmware and then smoothly guide you through the process of upgrading obsolete Cisco IOS images in minutes—not hours or days.