Manage the IP reputation database

Set the appliance to update its IP reputation database automatically. To complete this task, use the Manage Application Databases management page.

The IBM X-Force team frequently publishes the most recent IP reputation data. The appliance provides the function to automatically download such updates to its local IP reputation database.

When Auto Update is enabled, the server polls the update server every minute for updates. The actual frequency cannot be changed. If an update is found, the server automatically downloads the update and applies it to the appliance. These updates are automatically detected and no restart is required.

Steps

1. Select System > Updates and Licensing > Application Database Settings.

2. Under IP Reputation Database, select the Auto Update check box.

3. Optional: Use a proxy to access the update server.

   1. Under Proxy Settings, select the Use Proxy check box.

   2. Enter the address of the proxy server.

   3. Enter the port number of the proxy server.

   4. If the proxy server requires authentication, select the Use Authentication check box, and enter the user name and password for authentication.

4. Click Save.

What to do next

Check the status of the IP reputation update. Select System > Updates and Licensing > Overview.

Parent topic: IP reputation