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request system software validate-restart (Junos OS Evolved)

Syntax

Description

Verify the new package against the current configuration to ensure that it supports unified in-service software upgrade (unified ISSU). The command output also indicates which applications can be upgraded by using an application-level restart or an in-service kernel warm restart. Use this command before you run request system software add restart to detect any compatibility issues before actually upgrading the software.

Note:

You can currently use this command only on QFX5220-32CD switches.

Options

package-name

Path and filename of the software package to be installed.

Additional Information

Starting in Junos OS Evolved Release 23.4R1, the request system software validate-restart command output summarizes the method required to perform the indicated upgrade. For example:

  • Image validation succeeded. Application restart or Reboot is needed for this software image upgrade.

  • Image validation succeeded. In-service kernel warm restart or Reboot is needed for this software image upgrade.

  • Image validation succeeded. Reboot is needed for this software image upgrade.

Required Privilege Level

maintenance

Sample Output

request system software validate-restart

Release Information

Command introduced in Junos OS Evolved Release 22.1R1.