Upgrading from Earlier Versions
This topic describes the options for upgrading from earlier versions of Micro Focus Fortify WebInspect Enterprise.
Upgrading from Fortify WebInspect Enterprise 20.2.0
You can upgrade to Fortify WebInspect Enterprise 21.1.0 directly from Fortify WebInspect Enterprise 20.2.0, but not from any other versions of Fortify WebInspect Enterprise. Also, see Installing or Upgrading Fortify Software Security Center (Optional).
Important! If you previously downloaded the WebInspect Enterprise Desktop Application from Fortify WebInspect Enterprise 20.2.0, you must download and install the application again after upgrading to get the 21.1.0 version.
Fortify Software Security Center Upgrade Requirements (Optional)
If you are integrating Fortify WebInspect Enterprise with Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center, then before making each upgrade of Fortify WebInspect Enterprise, you must first upgrade Fortify Software Security Center to the supported version as shown in the following table.
| Before upgrading to Fortify WebInspect Enterprise version | First upgrade to Fortify Software Security Center version |
|---|---|
| 19.2.0 | 19.2.0 |
| 20.1.0 | 20.1.0 |
| 20.2.0 | 20.2.0 |
| 21.1.0 | 21.1.0 |
Note: The supported versions of .NET Framework must be installed on the Micro Focus Fortify WebInspect sensor before Fortify WebInspect is upgraded to version 21.1.0. For more information, see the Micro Focus Fortify Software System Requirements.