Workflow to Setup and Upgrade the Router

The setup and upgrade process depends on several factors. Each process is composed of a series of tasks, forming a linear progression that guides you through completing the tasks. Although there may be differences in certain tasks depending on a specific scenario, some tasks are common across multiple journeys.

The processes are outlined in the following topic:

Setup and Upgrade Workflow

The workflow provides a high-level view of the steps involved in the setup and upgrade process. This workflow helps you in planning the tasks and minimizing the risk of errors or downtime.

Figure 1. Workflow to Setup and Upgrade the Router

End-to-end workflow to setup, upgrade, deploy and troubleshoot Cisco IOS XR software on your Cisco 8000 series router

With an understanding of this end-to-end workflow, you can get started with setting up and upgrading the IOS XR software on your Cisco 8000 series routers.