Specifications

How to Check for Updates
NetSight applications provide an easy way to access and download product updates using a web update
operation. You can perform an immediate check for updates, or schedule a routine check for updates. If your
network is behind a firewall, you must specify the HTTP Proxy server being used via the Web Update view in
the Options window. You must be assigned the appropriate user capability to perform this function.
Instructions on:
Performing an Immediate Update•
Schedule a Check for Updates•
Performing an Immediate Update
You can perform an immediate check for updates. If your network is behind a firewall, you must specify the
HTTP Proxy server being used via the Web Update view in the Options window, prior to performing an
update.
Select Help > Check for Updates in the menu bar.1.
The Updates Available window opens where you can view the new updates that are available for
download. Use the checkboxes to select the updates you wish to download, and click Download to
initiate the download operation.
2.
After the download, a message is displayed stating that you must restart the NetSight server to install
the updates. Click Restart to restart the server. (You can click Cancel if you wish to restart the server
manually at a later time, but keep in mind that the updates will not be installed until you restart the
server.)
3.
When you restart the server, any client connections will be lost. The next time the client connects, any
required client updates will be performed automatically.
4.
Schedule a Check for Updates
You can schedule a routine check for updates.
Select Tools > Options in the menu bar. The Options window opens.1.
In the left−panel tree under Suite options, select the Web Update folder.2.
In the right−panel Schedule Updates section, select the desired schedule: Daily or Weekly.3.
If you have specified a Weekly check, use the drop−down list to select the day of the week you wish
the check to be performed, and set the desired time. If you have specified a Daily update, set the
desired time.
4.
If your network is protected by a firewall, select the Specify Proxy Server checkbox and enter your
proxy server address and port ID. Consult your network administrator for this information.
5.
Click OK to set the options and close the window.6.
When the scheduled update check is performed, a message will inform you if updates are available.
Click Get Updates to update the files.
NOTE: All connected clients will receive this message, but only one client can initiate
the update operation. Only clients assigned the appropriate user capability will be
able to perform an update.
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