Installing updates

Install firmware and intrusion prevention updates to improve the Network Security appliance and the protection that is provided by the appliance.

About this task

Important: After you install firmware updates, you must restart the appliance.

Firmware updates contain new program files, fixes or patches, enhancements, and online help. Firmware updates are available from the IBM® Security License Key and Download Center at https://ibmss.flexnetoperations.com/.

Intrusion prevention updates contain the most recent security content provided by IBM X-Force® research and development team.

For more information about product issues and updates, see the IBM QRadar Network Security readme file on the IBM Security License Key and Download Center at https://ibmss.flexnetoperations.com/.

Tip: You can also see available updates on the Overview page.

Procedure

  1. Click Manage > Available Updates.
  2. In the Available Updates pane, use one or more of the following commands:
    Option Description
    Upload To manually add an update, click Upload. In the New Update window, click Select Update, browse to the update file, click Open, and then click Submit.
    Note: You can install the update after you manually add it.
    Refresh To check for updates, click Refresh.
    Download To download an update to the appliance without installing it, select the update, and then click Download.
    Install To install an update, select the update, and then click Install.
Parent topic: Updates and Licensing