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Signature Update

9.1 Overview

This chapter shows you how to update the ZyWALL’s signature packages.

9.1.1What You Can Do in the Update Screens

Use the Licensing > Update > Anti-virus screen (Section 9.2 on page 191) to update the anti-virus signatures. See Chapter 28 on page 469 for details on anti-virus.

Use the Licensing > Update > IDP/AppPatrol screen (Section 9.3 on page 193) to update the signatures used for IDP and application patrol. See Chapter 29 on page 483 for details on IDP. See Chapter 27 on page 443 for details on application patrol.

Use the Licensing > Update > System Protect screen (Section 9.4 on page 194) to update the system-protection signatures.

9.1.2What you Need to Know About Signature Updates

You need a valid service registration to update the anti-virus signatures and the IDP/ AppPatrol signatures.

You do not need a service registration to update the system-protection signatures.

Schedule signature updates for a day and time when your network is least busy to minimize disruption to your network.

Your custom signature configurations are not over-written when you download new signatures.

"The ZyWALL does not have to reboot when you upload new signatures.

9.2 The Antivirus Update Screen

Click Licensing > Update > Anti-Virusto display the following screen.

 

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