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222 CHAPTER 11: LIVE UPDATE
Key Concepts This section describes the keys concepts of Live Update.
Connection Type 3Com Network Administrator supports three methods of connecting to
the Live Update server:
■ Use Browser Settings — 3Com Network Administrator checks the
settings of your default browser and uses the same settings to
connect to the Internet.
■ Direct Connection to the Internet — 3Com Network Administrator
assumes it has a direct connection to the Internet.
■ Use Custom Proxy Settings — you can specify the proxy settings
that 3Com Network Administrator should use to connect to the
Internet.
Service Packs A Service Pack is an installable software component that keeps 3Com
Network Administrator up-to-date. It provides updates such as:
■ Latest bug fixes.
■ ‘Day-one’ management support for the latest 3Com devices.
Live Update Engine The Live Update engine ensures that you download only the updates that
are relevant to you as follows:
■ 3Com Network Administrator updates — the Live Update engine lists
an update only if it is more recent than the version already installed on
your PC.
■ Latest 3Com Product News — the Live Update engine only downloads
news that you have not already downloaded.
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