Configure the update schedule

Configure the update schedule to receive X-Force content updates daily, weekly, or according to a specified interval of time.

A 15-minute buffer is applied to update times so that update servers do not become overburdened. Updates are downloaded up to 15 minutes before or after the time we specify.

Steps

  1. Click System > Updates and Licensing > Scheduled Security Updates.

  2. In the Update Schedule pane, select Auto Update to receive X-Force content updates.
  3. Use one of the following methods to schedule updates:

    • To receive updates on a daily basis, select Daily or Weekly, select Every Day from the first list, and then select a time from the second list.

    • To receive updates on a weekly basis, select Daily or Weekly, select the day of the week to receive updates on, and then select a time from the second list.

    • To receive updates on a schedule that ranges from 1 hour to 24 hours, select Specified Interval, and then select the update interval in minutes.Range: 60 - 1440 minutes

  4. Click Save.

Parent topic: Updates and licensing