Apply the latest updates available for Network IPS to keep
your appliance up-to-date.
Updating your Network IPS appliance
You
can update your Network IPS appliance by using the following methods:
- Configure automatic updates
- Find, download, and install updates manually
Types of updates
You can install the following
types of updates:
- Firmware updates: These updates include new program files, fixes
or patches, enhancements, or online help updates.
- Intrusion prevention updates: These updates contain the most recent
security content that is provided by IBM® X-Force®.
You can find updates on the
Administration page
in the Network IPS Local Management Interface. You can schedule automatic
update downloads and installations from the
Update Settings page.
Note: Some
firmware updates require you to restart the Network IPS appliance.
For more information about product issues and updates, see the readme
file for your version of Network IPS available from the IBM Security License Key and Download Center
at
https://ibmss.flexnetoperations.com/.