IBM QRadar Network Security firmware update 5.4.0.7 readme

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Fixed Defects

• 102519: LEEF message format separators are displayed incorrectly.
• 102775: When using LMI to export events, HTTP 500/504 internal server errors occur.
• 102776: Link up / Link down messages are generated superfluously.
• 102771: On the Analysis View for IPS events in the SiteProtector console, the source and target geo-locations are displayed incorrectly.
• 103200: The message "config_snmp: sanity check failed in file" is incorrectly categorized as a regular log message. It is actually a debug log message.
• 102934: When renewing an expiring LMI certificate, a fatal error could occur to cause the LMI to fail to launch.
• 102787: After an XPU update, some IPS config settings are lost.

Compatibility 
The following web browsers are currently supported by the IBM QRadar Network Security local management interface:

• Internet Explorer 10 or 11
• Firefox 28 and newer
• Google Chrome 34 and newer

To manage Network Security appliances using the SiteProtector System, you must apply the following database service packs before upgrading the appliance:

• SiteProtector System 3.0 - Install all DBSPs up to and including SP3.0 DBSP 3.0.0.87
• SiteProtector System 3.1.1 - Install all DBSPs up to and including SP3.1.1 DBSP 3.1.1.71
  Important: Ensure that the SiteProtector Core is at version 3.1.1.5 and newer before applying this Database Service Pack (DBSP) update to the IBM QRadar Network Security appliance.

Installation and Configuration 
Prior to running firmware updates on a Network Security device, you should migrate your policies in SiteProtector to the new version. See technote #1959896 for more information:

• Migrate policies before running Security Network Protection firmware updates

For step-by-step installation instructions, see the Installing Updates topic in the IBM Knowledge Center:

• Installing Updates

Note: After installation, clear web browser cache, cookies, and temporary internet files.

For other configuration instructions, see the following topics in the IBM Knowledge Center:

• IBM QRadar Network Security V5.4.0 documentation
• Getting Started
• Configuring initial appliance settings in the LMI

Known issues 
This release contains no known issues at this time.

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