RSA Product/Service Type: Authentication Manager
RSA Version/Condition: 8.x
When upgrading to RSA Authentication Manager 8.x, or from a lower version of 8.x to a more recent version, some steps should be done before the upgrade process as prerequisites, and other steps should be done after the upgrade process is finished to ensure successful upgrade for RSA instance(s).
Moreover, the document that is attached to this article includes the links for iso-images for old versions/patches that are no longer supported like 8.1, 8.1 SP1, 8.2, 8.2 SP1 and 8.5 required for the upgrade process.This unified document attached to this article addresses all the issues mentioned above.
A consolidated/unified document related to the RSA Authentication Manager Full Upgrade Process has been created. This document contains the following sections:
1. Full Upgrade Path of RSA Authentication Manager (6.1 to 8.9).
2. Pre-upgrade Steps > Doing sanity checks and taking backup/snapshots from the Authentication Manager server.
3. Upgrade Steps > Upgrading of the primary then replica instance(s).
4. Post-upgrade Steps > Check the detailed logs and upgrade the Web Tiers and Admin SDK, if they are being used.
5. Downloads & Documentation > This contains all the download links for all old and new versions, as well as the guides and known issues for the supported versions.
| Your Current Version | Upgrade To | Recommended Route | Full Route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1, 7.1, or 8.0 | 8.1 | Yes | Yes | Please contact your RSA sales representative to discuss an engagement with RSA Professional Services for upgrades from these versions. |
| 8.1 | 8.1 SP1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 8.1 SP1 | 8.2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 8.2 | 8.2 SP1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 8.2 SP1 | 8.3 | No | Yes | |
| 8.3 | 8.4 | No | Yes | |
| 8.2 SP1, 8.3, or 8.4 | 8.5 | Yes | Yes | |
| 8.5 | 8.6 | Yes | Yes |
Please review the Authentication Manager 8.6 RADIUS Pre-Upgrade Check Tool readme first then run the RSA Authentication Manager 8.6 Pre-Upgrade Check Tool on your primary server before upgrading to 8.6. Correct any reported errors before continuing with the upgrade. |
| 8.6 | 8.7 | Yes | Yes | Apply available patches and hotfixes for 8.7. |
| 8.7 | 8.7 SP1 | Yes | Yes | Apply 8.7 SP1 P1 (Full Route only). |
| 8.7 SP1 | 8.7 SP1 P1 HF1 | No | Yes | |
| 8.7 SP1 P1 HF1 | 8.7 SP1 with Patches P2 & P3 | No | Yes | |
| 8.7 SP1 (any patch level) | 8.7 SP2 | Yes | Yes | Apply available patches and hotfixes for 8.7 SP2. |
| 8.7 SP2 | 8.8 | Yes | Yes | Apply available patches and hotfixes for 8.8. |
| 8.8 | 8.9 | Yes | Yes | 8.9 (any patch level) is the latest version. |
October 2026 Additions:
-Added documentation and files for Authentication Manager 8.8 P5, 8.9 P4, and 8.9 P5.
-The following RSA Authentication Manager packages contain resolutions for multiple CVEs included in the latest Oracle Critical Security Patch Update (August 2026):
- Authentication Manager 8.9 P4 and Web Tier Update, or later patches
- Authentication Manager 8.8 P5 and Web Tier Update, or later patches
-The following RSA Authentication Manager 8.9 package contains resolutions for multiple CVEs addressed in the latest Oracle CSPU, as well as SUSE-announced Linux component updates:
- Authentication Manager 8.9 P5 and Web Tier Update, or later patches
