Managing Software Updates

You can manage software updates by checking the current version number of the system software and by checking if a software update is available. You can also, optionally, enable the following:

• A message to be sent to the Alert History page when a system software update is available.
• An email alert (e-Alert) to be sent to a system administrator when a system software update is available.
• The system to download (though not install) the update automatically.

If you configure the system to automatically check for updates, the system checks once per day, around midnight local time. When an update is available, the system downloads it to a staging area on the system, shortly after checking for the updated software. If the download to the staging area succeeds and if configured to do so, the system sends a message to the Alert History page and/or an e-alert stating that the software is ready for installation. If the download fails, the update is removed.

To manage software updates

1. Click Preferences in the left-hand navigation panel, to open the Preferences page.
2. On the Preferences page, click Software Updates (under System).

3. Available System Software Updates appears with the following information:

   • The version number of the current system software.
   • The version number of a new version of system software, if available.

   If a new version of the system software is available, click one or both of the following links, as appropriate for your needs:

   • Download Software—Click this link to download the available version.
   • View Release Notes—Click this link to view the Release Notes as well as the entire user guide for the available version.

4. Manage System Software Updates appears with the following options:

   • Alert me when a System Software Update is available—Select this option if you want a message that an update is available sent to the Alert History page. If you want an email sent to system administrators, informing them when an update is available, you must configure e-Alerts.
   • Automatically download System Software Updates when they become available. (Downloaded to the system only, NOT installed)—Select this option if you want the system to download a new system software update automatically when it is available. After the software is downloaded, it is available as an upgrade kit on the Upgrade Kits page and you can install the software. For additional information, see the Upgrade Kits Page and Upgrading Stratus Redundant Linux Software Using an Upgrade Kit.
5. Click Save.