Symantec 360R Administration Guide - Page 126

126 Logging, monitoring and updates Updating firmware LiveUpdate upload). If the appliance is unable to pass its self-check test with a new LiveUpdate package, it reverts to the factory firmware stored in protected memory. LiveUpdate only downloads and applies non-destructive firmware. Scheduling automatic updates LiveUpdate runs in automatic or manual mode. In automatic mode, the appliance checks for new updates. If you schedule automatic updates, each time the appliance is restarted, LiveUpdate checks for updates. Also, if you change the appliance from manual updates to automatic, LiveUpdate checks for updates at the next time you specify in the UTC text box. If LiveUpdate downloads and applies a new firmware update, the appliance may restart. For this reason, you should schedule automatic updates to occur during your network's down time. To schedule LiveUpdate for automatic updates See "LiveUpdate tab field descriptions" on page 159. 1 In the SGMI, in the left pane, click Administration. 2 In the right pane, on the LiveUpdate, under Automatic Updates, check Enable Scheduler. 3 From the Frequency drop-down list, select the frequency with which the appliance checks for updates. 4 In the Preferred Time (UTC) text box, type the time of day, in hours and minutes, that you want the appliance to check for updates. 5 Click Save. Allowing automatic updates through an HTTP proxy server LiveUpdate optional settings let you configure a connection to a LiveUpdate server through an HTTP proxy server. Use this feature only in the following situations: ■ The appliance is located behind a Symantec Gateway Security appliance using an HTTP proxy server. ■ The appliance is located behind a third party device using HTTP proxy server. ■ Your ISP uses an HTTP proxy server. For more information, refer to Symantec LiveUpdate documentation. See "LiveUpdate tab field descriptions" on page 159.