Citrix Secure Developer Spaces™

Upgrading the Citrix Secure Developer Spaces™ Platform

This article describes how to upgrade the Citrix Secure Developer Spaces™ (SDS) platform using the official installer. The upgrade process involves running a Docker-based installer, executing the upgrade command inside the container, and applying the resulting Helm upgrade to your Kubernetes cluster.

Prerequisites

Before starting the upgrade, ensure the following:

  • A recent backup of the SDS configuration database.
  • Access to the terminal with Docker installed.
  • Current working directory ${PWD} contains the correct configuration file for your existing deployment.
  • Necessary permissions to run Docker and apply Helm upgrades to your cluster.
  • Kubernetes context is correctly configured.

Run the Installer

Launch the installer using the following Docker command:

docker run -it --rm -v ${PWD}:/strong-network/shared strongnetwork/strong_installer:2025.10
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Note:

${PWD} refers to your current working directory. This directory must contain the configuration file used in your current deployment.

Execute the Upgrade Command

Once inside the Docker container, run the upgrade command using your existing configuration file:

./strong-cli upgrade -c config_<your-current-version>.yaml
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Example:

./strong-cli upgrade -c config_2025.5.0.yaml
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The installer will guide you through the upgrade process. It validates your configuration, checks compatibility, and prepares the necessary resources.

Apply the Helm Upgrade

After the upgrade process completes, the installer will output a Helm command tailored to your environment. This command applies the updated deployment to your Kubernetes cluster.

Run the provided Helm command in your terminal to finalize the upgrade.

Post-Upgrade Verification

Once the Helm upgrade is applied:

  • Verify that all pods are running and healthy:

    kubectl get pods -n <your-namespace>
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  • Check service availability and logs:

    kubectl logs <pod-name> -n <your-namespace>
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  • Confirm that the platform version has been updated successfully.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during the upgrade:

  • Review the installer output for error messages.
  • Ensure your configuration file matches the expected format.
  • Check Docker and Kubernetes logs for additional context.
Upgrading the Citrix Secure Developer Spaces™ Platform