Enabling automatic updates

You can specify that enhancements and fixes are downloaded automatically as they become available by using the Automatic Updates pane on the Preferences window.

  1. Use the appropriate method to open the Preferences window:
    • Windows: Click Window > Preferences on the workbench menu bar.
    • OS X: Click IBM Explorer for z/OS > Preferences on the main menu.
  2. In the Preferences window, expand Install/Update and click Automatic Updates.
  3. In the Automatic Updates pane, select Automatically find new updates and notify me to enable automatic updates. You can then select options in the following sections:
    • Update schedule: Choose when to look for updates.
    • Download options: When updates are available, choose whether to receive notifications only, or to download updates automatically and receive notifications.
    • When updates are found: Choose when to be notified about new updates.
  4. Click Apply or OK.
z/OS® Explorer automatically checks for updates at the selected time, and downloads the updates, or notifies you, depending on the options selected. You can turn off automatic updates at any time by opening the Automatic Updates pane and clearing the Automatically find new updates and notify me check box.