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Updating System Software 5
vShield software requires periodic updates to maintain system performance. Using the Updates tab options,
you can install and track system updates.
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View the Current System Software on page 37
You can view the current installed versions of vShield component software or verify if an update is in
progress.
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Upload an Update on page 37
vShield updates are available as offline updates. When an update is made available, you can download
the update to your PC, and then upload the update by using the vShield Manager user interface.
View the Current System Software
You can view the current installed versions of vShield component software or verify if an update is in progress.
Procedure
1 Click Settings & Reports from the vShield Manager inventory panel.
2 Click the Updates tab.
3 Click Update Status.
Upload an Update
vShield updates are available as offline updates. When an update is made available, you can download the
update to your PC, and then upload the update by using the vShield Manager user interface.
When the update is uploaded, the vShield Manager is updated first, after which, each vShield Zones or vShield
App instance is updated. If a reboot of either the vShield Manager or a vShield Zones or App is required, the
Update Status screen prompts you to reboot the component. In the event that both the vShield Manager and
all vShield Zones or App instances must be rebooted, you must reboot the vShield Manager first, and then
reboot each vShield Zones or App.
Procedure
1 Click Settings & Reports from the vShield Manager inventory panel.
2 Click the Updates tab.
3 Click Upload Upgrade Bundle.
4 Click Browse to locate the update.
5 After locating the file, click Upload File.
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