Firewall Security Manager 6.6.

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Last updated: 19/5/2016

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These release notes describe the new features, improvements, and fixed issues in this release. They also provide

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information about upgrades and describe work-arounds for known issues.

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Compatibility with Orion Core 2016.1
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The Orion Firewall Security Manager Module is compatible with Orion Core version 2016.1

Before you upgrade!

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If you are upgrading from a previous version, be aware of the following considerations:
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• There is an automatic upgrade from version 6.4, 6.5 or 6.6 to version 6.6.8 during the installation of version 6.6.8.
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• Change Modelling sessions that were open need to be re-created after installation.
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How to upgrade
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If you are upgrading from a previous version, use the following resources to plan and implement your upgrade:
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• Use the Product Upgrade Advisor to determine your upgrade path. Based on your current environment and
versions, the Product Upgrade Advisor provides an ordered list of how to proceed with the upgrade.
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• If you are upgrading:

◦ Orion Firewall Security Manager Module and other modules (NPM, SAM, NCM, NTA, etc.), use the multiple
products upgrade guide.
◦ Firewall Security Manager as a stand-alone product, use the single product upgrade guide.

Each guide includes checklists and instructions to help you plan and execute your upgrade.
• When you are ready, download the upgrade package from the SolarWinds Customer Portal.

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Known issues
There are no new known issues in this release.

End of support
For information about supported versions of SolarWinds products, see this article.

This version of Firewall Security Manager no longer supports the following software:

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Operating system
Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2

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Web browsers Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, and 10

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