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title: "8.4.x, 8.5.x, and 8.6.x to 9.0.7 Upgrade Procedure"
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To upgrade from NIOS 8.4.x, 8.5.x, or 8.6.x to 9.0.7, perform the following steps:

1. [Download the new upgrade software.](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/niosupgrade/pages/1580859498)
2. [Upload the upgrade software to the Grid Master](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/niosupgrade/pages/1580826971).
3. [Distribute the software upgrade files](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/niosupgrade/pages/1580859534).
4. If you are upgrading from 8.6.2, apply the 8.6.2.4 consolidated hotfix. If you are upgrading from 8.6.3, apply the 8.6.3.5 consolidated hotfix. See [Applying the 8.6.2.4 or 8.6.3.5 Consolidated Hotfix](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/niosupgrade/pages/1320387223).
5. [Test the upgrade](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/niosupgrade/pages/1580794065).
6. [Perform the actual upgrade](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/niosupgrade/pages/1580434049).