Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth

Obtaining new NIOS software releases follows a standardized process tied to Infoblox’s support

infrastructure:

Official Method: New releases (e.g., NIOS 8.6.x) are available for download from the Infoblox Support

Portal (https://support.infoblox.com) under the "Downloads" section. Admins log in with valid

credentials, select the appliance model, and download the .upgrade file.

Options Analysis:

A: "Grid > Software > Download" isn’t a valid path in Grid Manager. The UI supports uploading and

distributing releases (Grid > Upgrade), but not direct downloading. Incorrect.

B: Technical Support can assist with issues or provide files in rare cases (e.g., beta releases), but it’s

not the standard method—self-service via the portal is preferred. Incorrect.

C: Account Managers handle sales, not software distribution. "Support Bundle" is also a misnomer—

it’s for diagnostics, not upgrades. Incorrect.

D: The support portal is the documented, primary source for NIOS releases, aligning with INE’s focus

on Grid upgrade procedures. Correct.

Steps: Download the file, upload it via Grid Manager (Grid > Upgrade > Upload), and initiate the

upgrade process.

Practical Example: In an INE lab, you’d download NIOS 8.6.2 from the portal, upload it, and test a

Grid-wide upgrade, troubleshooting any distribution failures.

Reference: Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide – Obtaining Software Releases; INE Course Content:

NIOS DDI Grid Deployment.