Confirm that active security policies are matching traffic and that your VPN tunnels (IPsec/SSL) have successfully re-established.

The installation is done, but your job is not finished. Here is your 10-point verification checklist:

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Run get system status in the CLI to confirm the new firmware version is active.

Verify traffic logs, VPN connectivity, and policy enforcement to ensure services are functional. Troubleshooting & Important Notes