IronPort - Configuration Guide - AsyncOS 7.6.1

Configuring the Update Server
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Cisco IronPort AsyncOS 7.6 for Email Configuration Guide
Chapter 15 System Administration
Step 1 Select either the Cisco IronPort update servers or local update servers for obtaining update images for
services
Note If you select a local server as an upgrade source, automatic updates for several security
component updates, such as Sophos and McAfee Anti-Virus definitions, cease. To continue
updating these security component updates, host the update images or a list of the updates on the
local server.
Step 2 If you select local update servers for update images, first enter the base URL, port number, and the
optional authentication information for the local server hosting all service updates except AsyncOS
upgrades and McAfee Anti-Virus definitions.
Step 3 If you want to get AsyncOS upgrade and McAfee Anti-Virus definitions from a different location than
the other service updates, click the Click to use different settings for AsyncOS link at the bottom of the
same section and select one of the following options:
Cisco IronPort Update Servers.
Local Update Servers. Enter the base URL and port number for the local server hosting the
AsyncOS upgrades.
Step 4 If you select a local update server for the list of available upgrades, enter the full path to the XML file
for the list, including the file name, and the HTTP port number as well as the optional authentication
information.
Configuring Automatic Updates
Table 15-1 Update Settings (Continued)
Setting Description
HTTP Proxy Server An optional proxy server used for the services listed in the GUI.
Note that if you specify a proxy server, it will be used for ALL of these
services.
HTTPS Proxy Server An optional proxy server using HTTPS. If you define the HTTPS proxy
server, it will be used to update the services listed in the GUI.
Step 1 Select the check box to enable automatic updates.
Step 2 Enter an update interval (time to wait between checks for updates). Add a trailing m for minutes and h
for hours. The maximum update interval is 1 hour.
Specify an HTTP Proxy Server (Optional)
Step 1 Enter a server URL and port number.
Step 2 Enter a username and password for an account on that server, if necessary.
Step 3 Submit and commit your changes.
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