Configure Auto-Upgrade in Symantec Endpoint Security

Products

• Endpoint Security Complete
• Endpoint Security

Issue/Introduction

In Symantec Endpoint Security (SES) and Symantec Endpoint Security Complete (SESC), AutoUpgrade lets you automatically upgrade the Symantec Endpoint Security agent version.

Environment

• Symantec Endpoint Security

Resolution

Disable or Enable Auto Upgrade

1. Within the ICDm console, navigate to the Policies tab.
2. Select and modify the System Policy applied to agents you want to upgrade.
3. Under the Product Upgrade Settings choose to Enable or Disable Auto Upgrade.
4. Click Show Advanced and choose either
   • Previous Channel
     • Downloads the client software from the release before the most current release. Use this option until you have tested the latest release; then download the latest release.
   • Latest Channel
     • Use this option to download the most current client software to your devices. It is recommended that you test the most current release.
5. Save and apply the policy.

 

Configuring Upgrade Schedule & Restart Settings

After enabling auto upgrade, you can configure a schedule and the Restart Settings. See System Policy: Product Upgrade Settings and System Policy: Client Restart Settings (Windows Only) for more information.

• Note: Upgrading 14.3.x to SEP 16 triggers a mandatory restart with a 60-minute timer. This mandatory 60-minute timer will trigger immediately upon installation, even if your System Policy is set to "No Restart" or "Scheduled Restart."