Getting Software Updates

You can obtain software updates manually or automatically. For information about getting them automatically, refer to the Update Software setting in System Wide Settings (here). On Gen4 appliance also refer to Software Package Updates settings in System Setup → Webmin.

Use the following procedure to manually obtain software updates from Thunderstone. You are able to select which updates you want, if any.

Note: if you need to use a proxy to access the internet, please see the Software Update Settings (here) in System Wide Settings.

• Ensure all activity (walking etc.) on the Appliance is stopped. This includes ensuring no walks are scheduled for the near future (next hour).

• Go to the System → System Setup → Update Software menu.

• A list of available updates is presented. Examine the View details link for each (in a separate window/tab) to see what it provides, as well as any potential requirements or post-install actions needed (e.g. rebooting, which is rarely needed and only if stated under View details.) Check the boxes for updates that you want to download from Thunderstone (we recommend always selecting all updates), and click Yes. The updates are downloaded to the Search Appliance, but they are not installed yet.

• The downloaded packages are listed for verification. Click Yes to install them.

• When the installation is completed, a message indicates that updates are completed.

• Note that rebooting after an update is rarely needed. Only reboot if the View details link for the update stated a reboot is necessary, or if advised so by Thunderstone support.

On Gen4 appliances, the above procedure is only for Thunderstone specific packages. To update the core OS packages go to System Setup → Webmin → Software Package Updates. All packages will be automatically checked. Click Update Selected Packages and it will begin to download and install the updates.

Software updates for the Appliance appear regularly and should be applied when available. To receive email notifications when updates are available, subscribe to our message board (here).