What is the first step to upgrade DSAs to DS 12?

The correct first step to upgrade Deep Security Agents (DSAs) to version 12 is to import the DSA 12 software package into the Deep Security Manager (DSM). This is essential because the DSM serves as the central management console for Deep Security, and it controls the deployment of security updates, policies, and agent upgrades across all managed agents.

Before any upgrades can take place, the necessary software package must be made available within the DSM. Importing the new software ensures that the DSM recognizes the updated version and can distribute it to agents that need to be upgraded. Without first importing the new software package, none of the other steps can be effectively carried out, as there would be no version 12 available for the agents to upgrade to.

While checking for software availability is an important aspect of the upgrade process, the focus should be on importing the software into DSM first. This step confirms that the system is ready to proceed with the upgrade process, enabling a seamless transition to version 12 for the Deep Security Agents.