Configuring scheduled installations

Use the Update Settings page for the Network IPS appliance to schedule installations of firmware or intrusion prevention updates for the appliance.

About this task

Navigating in the Network IPS Local Management Interface: Manage System Settings > Updates and Licensing > Update Settings

Navigating in the SiteProtector™ system: select the Update Settings policy

Procedure

  1. Click the Add icon.
  2. Complete the following settings:
    Option Description
    Type Lists the types of updates to install: Firmware or Intrusion Prevention.
    Time Lists the times to schedule the update installation.
    Perform Full System Backup Installation Specifies whether the appliance backs up the system before it installs the scheduled update.
    Version Specifies the firmware version number to install.
    Update Specifies what is being updated. For example, the firewall policy or the security events policy.
    Comment A descriptive comment about the scheduled installation.
  3. Click OK.