Configuring Networked Computer Update Source

• Updates > Networked Computers > Update Source

To configure networked computer update source:

1. Choose from the available update sources.

2. Customized update source can include an Update Agent or the Trend Micro ActiveUpdate server.

• Tip: Trend Micro recommends using Update Agents and adding them to the Customized update source list. By configuring clients to receive updates from the agents rather than from the OfficeScan server, you can distribute the task of deploying components. This helps ensure that your clients receive component updates in a timely manner without directing a significant amount of network traffic to your OfficeScan server.

• If OfficeScan clients are unable to update from the selected update source, they will try other sources. MORE >>

  Update Source priority:

  • The first entry on the customized update source list (if updating from customized sources), followed by the second entry, and so on.

  • The OfficeScan server (if you select to update from the standard update source directly or if you select to update from the OfficeScan server if all customized update sources are not available).

  • The Trend Micro ActiveUpdate server. This is the last available update source. If client computers have Internet connection, they can update components directly from the Trend Micro ActiveUpdate server. There are two ways to implement this option:

  • Use the ActiveUpdate server as a backup source by going to Networked Computers > Client Management > Settings > Privileges and Other Settings > Other Settings tab > Update Settings.

  • Force clients to update from the ActiveUpdate server (as the first choice). To do so, in Updates > Networked Computers > Update Source, add the ActiveUpdate server to the Customized Update Source List and make sure it is on top of the list. When you add the ActiveUpdate server as update source, you will need its URL, which is as follows: http://osce8-p.activeupdate.trendmicro.com/activeupdate.

  • Note: Trend Micro recommends using the ActiveUpdate server as the backup source. Forcing all clients to continually update from the ActiveUpdate server (as the first choice) could significantly consume network bandwidth between your local network and the Internet. Trend Micro recommends using this option only if you experience problems updating from the OfficeScan server or Update Agents.

   

2. If you choose to update from customized update sources, configure the customized update source list.

1. Add an update source by clicking Add. In the screen that displays, enter a range of client IP addresses that will receive updates from this source, and then select an update source, such as an Update Agent or a specific source (using its URL). Click Save.

2. Edit an update source by clicking the IP range link. Modify the settings in the screen that displays and click Save.

3. Remove an update source from the list by selecting the check box and clicking Delete.

4. To move an update source, click the up or down arrow. You may only move one source at a time.

• Note: You can add a maximum of 1024 update sources to the customized update source list.

3. Click Notify All Clients.