Before you begin
Ensure that you know which HDP components need to be upgraded at your installation.
Decide whether you are going to upgrade using a local repository or a remote repository.
![[Important]](../common/images/admon/important.png) | Important |
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Because HDP 2.3.6 contains features and fixes that are not applicable to HDP 2.4.0 or HDP 2.4.2, do not upgrade from HDP 2.3.6 to HDP 2.4.0 or HDP 2.4.2. |