Upgrading FAQs
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How do I specify when Untangle Server checks for updates?
The Untangle Server checks for updates between 1:00am and 5:00am for your time zone. If you want to change this default, go to Specifying When Untangle Server Checks for Automatic Upgrades.
How do I know if updates are available for download?
- If no updates are available, the Upgrade button arrow is grey and states (none).
- If updates are available, the Upgrade button arrow is green and states (available).
For more information, go to About Upgrades.
How do I download updates?
You can configure your system to automatically download updates, or you can manually download updates. For more information, go to About Upgrades.
Which should I use, manual or automatic upgrades?
The first criteria would be the environment that the Untangle Server is in. An upgrade could potentially require a restart to install and implement the upgrade, which would impact system users for the duration of the restart. For many companies, an automatic upgrade in the middle of the night would be acceptable. However, financial services firms tend to perform all system updates during this same time period (in preparations for the next business day). A manual upgrade may be best for them at a very specific time, so as not to interfere with other processes.
The second criteria would be based on your preference. For example, some organizations configure desktop Virus Scanning software to automatically update, while others prefer to perform this manually. The same holds true for organizations who roll out operating system updates (such as Microsoft's WSUS) to client computers.
