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Dynamic updates - Can they be run during office hours?

robert_smith — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:56:27 GMT

We have some dynamic updates that were downloaded but not yet installed. Can these updates be installed/pushed out during normal office operations or will there be some downtime?

Re: Dynamic updates - Can they be run during office hours?

jseals — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:00:17 GMT

Hi Robert,

They are just fine to install during business hours. It should not cause any downtime.

However, it is suggested to schedule these during the off-hours of the business as installing AV and content can lead to higher CPU usage.

The only download and install that requires a reboot is the Software packages.

Thanks,

Jason Seals

Re: Dynamic updates - Can they be run during office hours?

robert_smith — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:30:54 GMT

Is this the same for the vpn client software as well?

Re: Dynamic updates - Can they be run during office hours?

jseals — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:32:28 GMT

Sure is. VPN software certainly isn't as taxing on the CPU as some other downloads, but it does not require a reboot.

Jason Seals

Re: Dynamic updates - Can they be run during office hours?

robert_smith — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:37:55 GMT

Ok. Just to verify, will the other dynamic updates mentioned in the first post require an reboot of the firewall?

Re: Dynamic updates - Can they be run during office hours?

jseals — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:50:42 GMT

No.

No dynamic updates require a reboot.

Thanks,

Jason Seals