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Classic policy deprecation FAQs

October 9, 2024

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What are the classic policies deprecated from NetScaler 12.0 release onwards?

All the features and functionalities mentioned in the Deprecated policies table are deprecated from NetScaler release 12.0 build 56.20. See the following tables (in PDF format) for deprecated feature and policy details.
- Table 1 for deprecated policies and its alternative.
- Table 2 for deprecated NetScaler functionalities and its alternative with configuration details.
How can I convert classic policy based feature and functionalities to Advanced policy?

You can use the NetScaler proprietary nspepi tool to convert commands, expressions, and configurations. nspepi tool helps to convert all the classic expressions in the NetScaler configuration to the Advanced policy expressions. For more information about the nspepi tool, see Converting policy expressions using NSPEPI tool.
From which release are classic policy based features and functionalities deprecated?

NetScaler 12.0 build 56.20 and later.
From which release are the deprecated classic policy based features and functionalities removed from the NetScaler appliance?

NetScaler version 13.1 onwards. For more information, see Deprecated policies table.
What steps to follow when I upgrade my appliance to a build that does not support the classic policy based features?
- Some of the classic policy based features are no longer available in NetScaler and need to be converted manually. Contact NetScaler customer support to convert manually.
- Some of the classic policy based features are no longer supported and need to be converted using nspepi tool. For more information on how to convert see, Upgrade considerations for configurations with classic policies.
- Some of the classic policy based features are still supported until a further announcement is made.
For more information on classic features that are supported and not supported, see CTX296948.
How long will the deprecated features be supported on a NetScaler appliance?

Classic policies are deprecated since NetScaler release 12.0 build 56.20. Starting with release 13.1, support for classic policies is removed from certain features. To view the complete list of features or commands that are no longer supported from release 13.1 onwards, see Table 2 in Notice of Status Change Announcement for NetScaler Classic Policy Based Features and Functionalities.
Do I have to reboot my appliance after converting the configuration file?

Yes, you have to reboot the NetScaler instance after successful conversion of the ns.config file.

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Classic policy deprecation FAQs

October 9, 2024

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