Chapter 8 System

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If the update package that you downloaded is smaller than <number>, proceed to

Step 3.

STEP B If the update package is larger than <number>, delete older versions of the software to free disk space. For details see “Delete a previously installed TOS software ver- sion” on page 221.

After freeing disk space, return to the TOS/DV Update page and repeat Step 2 and 3.

STEP 3 In Step 3 check the High Priority Enabled check box if there is an immediate need for the update, and it is during normal working hours. This setting will give requests from the update process the highest system priority until the update completes.

Note The High Priority Enabled option provides the priority for downloading the package. However, the device does not give package installation processes priority over attacks. If an attack occurs during an update, the device will would not give priority to the update process at that time.

STEP 4

STEP 5

In Step 4, type the full path and file name for the update package that you downloaded from the Threat Management Center, or click Browse to select the file.

Click Install Package.

While the new file is loaded onto your device, an Update Progress page displays the current status of the update. After the installation completes, you are returned to the Update page. The new version displays in the Version column of the Current Installed Versions table.

Updating the TOS Software

When improvements or additions are made to the X family device, we release a software update on the TMC Web site (https://tmc.tippingpoint.com). You can download and install updates from this site.

CAUTION You must read the release notes posted with the TOS software update package on the TMC. The release notes contain information that may make the difference between a successful software update and an unsuccessful software update.

When you perform an update of the software, the Update page displays a set of status messages. See “System Update Status Messages” on page 303 for details.

Persistent Settings

When you perform a software update, your current configuration and filter settings are persisted forward.

Note When you install a software update, an archive copy of your current filters settings will be saved. If you perform a software rollback in the future, any changes made to your filters settings after the update will not be preserved.

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