Cisco Convert Bin To Pkg Better
Result: Possibly malware, or at least an image that Cisco TAC will refuse to support.
Why: Any modification breaks Cisco’s Secure Boot chain.
So what is the better way? You use Cisco’s own official tool. And you do it on the target device or an identical platform. cisco convert bin to pkg better
write memory
reload
show version
show platform software package active
show boot
Expected: The running software lists individual packages instead of a monolithic .bin. Result: Possibly malware, or at least an image
Scenario A: You want to Upgrade
Simply type Y (Yes) when prompted. ISE will proceed with the installation using the converted package. write memory
reload
Scenario B: You just want the Pkg file
If your goal was purely to obtain the .pkg file without installing it immediately, this method is tricky.
dir flash: | include .pkg