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How to Apply Security Backend Updates

Overview​

This article explains how to use the Security Backend Updates section in Endpoint Protector to check for and apply security updates. You can view information on recent updates, see a list of available updates, and apply updates as needed.

IMPORTANT: Security update options are only available for customer-hosted instances (for example, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.), except for Operating System and Kernel upgrades. Updates are not tested beforehand but are pulled from the official Linux repository.

Prerequisites​

  • Test the updates in a test environment first.
  • Capture a virtual machine snapshot.
  • Make a system backup from System Maintenance in the System Backup v2 section.

Instructions​

  1. In the Endpoint Protector console, navigate to Dashboard > Live update.
  2. Select one of the available security update types and click Check Updates:
    • Security: Updates all security-related packages (Critical and High).
    • Other: Downloads and applies any update available to third-party libraries, kernel, OS packages, and MySQL database.
    • All Updates: Downloads and applies Informational and Optional/Unclassified updates.
  3. If updates are available, click Apply Updates.

IMPORTANT: Some updates may automatically restart the Endpoint Protector server or other sub-services in the background. If updates do not apply, create a ticket in the Support Portal for further investigation.