Upgrade Instructions
You cannot upgrade Junos OS for the vMX router from earlier releases using the
request system software add
command.
You must deploy a new vMX instance using the downloaded software package.
Remember to prepare for upgrades with new license keys and/or deploying Agile License Manager.
Starting in Junos OS release 21.2R1, all Junos OS products which were previously running on FreeBSD 11.x based Junos OS are migrated to FreeBSD 12.x based Junos OS, except EX4400. Starting with Junos OS release 21.3R1, EX4400 platforms are migrated to FreeBSD 12.x based Junos OS.