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Signature Update

12.1 Overview

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

12.1.1What You Can Do in this Chapter

•Use the Configuration > Licensing > Update > Anti-virus screen (Section 12.2 on page 272) to update the anti-virus signatures. See Chapter 33 on page 547 for details on anti-virus.

•Use the Configuration > Licensing > Update > IDP/AppPatrol screen (Section 12.3 on page 273) to update the signatures used for IDP and application patrol. See Chapter 34 on page 563 for details on IDP. See Chapter 32 on page 521 for details on application patrol.

•Use the Configuration > Licensing > Update > System Protect screen (Section 12.4 on page 275) to update the system-protection signatures.

12.1.2What you Need to Know

•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.

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

 

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