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Release of QRadar 7.5.0 Upgrade Pack 15 Interim Fix 05 Hotfix (20260715231428)

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Abstract

This technical note contains installation instructions for IBM Security QRadar 7.5.0 Upgrade Pack 15 Interim Fix 05 Hotfix (20260715231428). These instructions are intended for administrators who are applying the hotfix using the provided .tar file on an existing IBM Security QRadar 7.5.0 Upgrade Pack 15 Interim Fix 05 install

Content

 

Upgrade information

QRadar 7.5.0 Upgrade Pack 15 Interim Fix 05 Hotfix (20260715231428) resolves reported issues from users and administrators from previous QRadar versions. This cumulative software update fixes known software issues in your QRadar deployment. QRadar software updates are installed by using an SFS file, and update all appliances attached to the QRadar Console.

The hotfix-2021.6.15.20260306120301-IF05-20260715231428.tgz file can be applied to the following QRadar versions:

  • QRadar 7.5.0 Upgrade Pack 15 Interim Fix 05

See QRadar: Software update check list for administrators for a list of steps to review before you update your QRadar deployment.

Before you begin

Ensure that you take the following precautions:

  • Back up your data before you begin any software upgrade. For more information about backup and recovery, see the QRadar Administration Guide.
  • To avoid access errors in your log file, close all open QRadar sessions.
  • The QRadar software update cannot be installed on a managed host that is at a different software version from the Console. All appliances in the deployment must be at the same software revision to update the entire deployment.
  • Verify that all changes are deployed on your appliances. The update cannot install on appliances that have changes that are not deployed.
 

Installing the QRadar 7.5.0 Upgrade Pack 15 Interim Fix 05 Hotfix


 Procedure

Download hotfix-2021.6.15.20260306120301-IF05-20260715231428.tgz tarball on your console.

To install a hotfix tarball file (.tgz)
 
/opt/qradar/support/hotfix_patcher.sh -f /root/hotfix-2021.6.15.20260306120301-IF05-20260715231428.tgz -u support
 
Note: If you apply the hotfix from the Console, it will be automatically installed on all connected Managed Hosts. There is no need to apply the hotfix separately on each Managed Host. The required services will also be restarted on all hosts as part of the installation process.

To install a hotfix tarball file (.tgz) to specific managed host(s)
 
/opt/qradar/support/hotfix_patcher.sh -f /root/hotfix-2021.6.15.20260306120301-IF05-20260715231428.tgz -I <MH IP1, IP2> -u <username>


Example
 
/opt/qradar/support/hotfix_patcher.sh -f /root/hotfix-2021.6.15.20260306120301-IF05-20260715231428.tgz -I 9.21.122.227,9.21.122.234 -u support


If there is a need to revert this hotfix.
 
/opt/qradar/support/hotfix_patcher.sh -f /root/hotfix-2021.6.15.20260306120301-IF05-20260715231428.tgz -u support -R
 
 
What steps can administrators review before they attempt to update their QRadar deployment?

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Document Information

Modified date:
03 August 2026

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