You can revert to the previous version of software using the request system software rollback command in the CLI. For the changes to take effect, you must reboot the device. To downgrade to an earlier version of software, follow the procedure for upgrading, using the software image labeled with the appropriate release.
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Note: This procedure applies only to downgrading one JUNOS software (legacy services) release to another or one JUNOS software release to another. To downgrade JUNOS software to JUNOS software (legacy services), see the JUNOS Software Migration Guide. |
To downgrade software with the CLI:
- user@host> request system software rollback
The previous software version is now ready to become active when you next reboot the device.
- user@host> request system reboot
The device is now running the previous version of the software. To downgrade to an earlier version of software, follow the procedure for upgrading, using the software image labeled with the appropriate release.