Software Update
The Software Update page allows you to:
- Check if updated software packages are available from online repositories and display a list of these packages
- Update installed software packages from online repositories
- Configure online repositories to be used for updates
- Configure the frequency of automatic software updates
Check for Updates
To retrieve/refresh information about updated software packages from online repositories, perform the following steps:
- Open the UCX Web-based Configuration Utility.
- From the System tab tab, select Updates.
- From the left side column, select Software Update.
- Configure the online repositories used for updates by using the pull-down list in the Set Source field. (Note that UCx Patches repository includes recently released fully verified packages that address specific problems reported from the field). E-MetroTel recommends leaving the drop-down repository Source. However, either the UCX Updates or UCX Updates, UCX Patches selections can be used. Unless directed by E-MetroTel support, do not select a drop-down entry containing the Public repository entry. If you have changed the Source repository you must lock-in the selection by pressing the Set Source button.
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Press the Check For Updates button.
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While checking for updates, the system shows the message Checking repositories - please wait..
- If there are updates available, a list of updated packages (if any) will be listed.
- If updates are found they will be listed.
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If there are no updates available, the following message is displayed.
Update the Software
Manual - Immediate
To perform a manual or immediate update of the software:
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Press the Update Software button to update the listed software packages.
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If there is an update that will impact call processing, the UCX will display an appropriate warning message.
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While installing the packages, the system displays a message advising that the update is in process. DO NOT turn off or reboot system until the update is finished.
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Upon the completion of the update, the system displays the message: Software update successfully completed.
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If the update includes changes to the operating system, then a warning message will be displayed at the top of the page advising that a reboot of the UCX Server is required. If you see such a warning message, proceed to the System -> Shutdown tab and perform a reboot.
Automatic - Scheduled
To configure automatic scheduled software updates, select the desired frequency from the drop-down list box and press the Automatic Updates button. Automatic updates are started at 2:00 AM on the specified days according to the following table:
Frequency | Day |
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Daily | Every day |
Weekly | Every Sunday |
Monthly | On the first day |
Quarterly | On the first day of every quarter |
Self Assessment Quiz
- Does software update require Internet access?
- Can software updates be scheduled?
- Do you need a technician to be on-site to perform a software update?