Update Software Images on Multiple PacketShapers
PolicyCenter’s file distribution service is configured and managed
through the PolicyCenter web-browser or command-line interfaces. The PolicyCenter
file distribution server can obtain the latest software image files from
the Packeteer support website, then schedule a time to copy and install
these images on PacketShapers assigned to a PolicyCenter configuration.
This service uses HTTP (or optionally HTTPS) to copy files from PolicyCenter
to individual units.
Note: This feature can distribute files to units running PacketWise
7.0 or later, but cannot be used to upgrade units running PacketWise 5.x-6.x.
Your PolicyCenter software must have a current Packeteer support contract
to download files from the Packeteer support website. If you do not have
a support contract, contact your Packeteer representative.
Steps:
- Update
Files in the File Distribution Library. PolicyCenter’s file
distribution server can be configured to automatically contact the Packeteer
support site and download the latest image files, plug-ins and PolicyCenter
upgrades.
- Prescribe
an image for a configuration. Choose a PolicyCenter configuration,
then select an image for that configuration from the PolicyCenter file
library.
- Create
a schedule. Schedule a time to distribute the new images to individual
PacketShapers assigned to that configuration. At the desired time,
the units will download the new image file, then reboot and load the
image.
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