Platform updates

Monitor and configure how GFI OneGuard downloads and installs updates issued by GFI Software for the PlatformThe main component of GFI OneGuard that connects all the services offered by the product and the database that stores all collected information..

To configure the Platform Updates:

  1. Log in to the GFI OneGuard Platform and click Settings .
  2. From the left pane choose Platform updates.

Platform updates settings - Updates list

  1. Configure the following options:
Option Description
Platform Updates Displays a list of pending and installed updates for the Platform. Click on specific entries in the list to view additional information.
Auto updates

When this option is enabled, GFI OneGuard installs updates automatically. Specify a schedule for when to install updates. It is recommended to install updates at off-peak times.

Select Apply major platform updates immediately to automatically install important updates as soon as these are available.

Notifications

Enable this option to receive email notifications when updates are available or installed. Select:

  • New updates are available - send email notifications whenever GFI OneGuard finds new updates.
  • Platform update was successfully installed - send email notifications whenever updates are successfully installed. Note that GFI OneGuard always sends a notification when an update fails to install.
  • Administrators who have access - if enabled, email notifications related to updates are sent to users who have access to the Platform settings (Configure Settings permission in Roles & Permissions). These users must also be added to the Notification Settings list to receive this email. If this option is disabled, you can manually enter a list of email addresses that will receive these notifications.
  1. On completion, click Save Settings to save and apply changes.