Automating Software Installs
Make sure you allow enough time between the task that pushes the update to a managed device and the task that installs the update.
You must be in the global domain to perform this task.
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Depending on the update being installed, the appliance may reboot after the software is installed. |
Procedure
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Select
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Click Add Task. |
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From the Job Type list, select Install Latest Update. |
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Specify how you want to schedule the task, Once or Recurring:
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Type a name in the Job Name field. |
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From the Device drop-down list, select the appliance where you want to install the update. |
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Next to Update Items, check the Software check box. |
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If you want to comment on the task, type a comment in the Comment field. The comment field appears in the Task Details section of the schedule calendar page; keep comments brief. |
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If you want to email task status messages, type an email address (or multiple email addresses separated by commas) in the Email Status To: field. You must have a valid email relay server configured to send status messages. |
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Click Save. |
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