Installing update packages

This functionality is available only if the application ISO image is deployed.

Kaspersky may release update packages for Kaspersky Web Traffic Security. For example, it may release urgent update packages that fix vulnerabilities and errors, or scheduled updates that add new or improve existing functions of the application.

Kaspersky Web Traffic Security services may be stopped during the installation of updates. The update process may take several minutes. After it starts, do not interrupt the update process or turn off the server. You may need to restart the application after an update.

To start an update of the system on the node with role Control:

1. Use an administrator account to sign in to the web interface of the Control node.
2. Select the Settings → General → System upgrade section.
3. Click the Browse button on the right of the entry field.

   The file selection window opens.

4. Select the archive containing the update package, and click Open.

   The name of the selected archive is displayed in the entry field.

5. Click the Upload file button.

   The Update Package Installation Wizard starts.

6. Follow the instructions of the Wizard.

If restarting the node is necessary for installing the update package, wait until the restart is completed.

To start an update of the system on a node with role Secondary:

1. Use an administrator account to sign in to the web interface of the Secondary node.
2. In the upper-right corner, click the Install patch button.
3. On the Install patch page, click Browse to the right of the text box.

   The file selection window opens.

4. Select the archive containing the update package, and click Open.

   The name of the selected archive is displayed in the entry field.

5. Click the Upload file button.

   The Update Package Installation Wizard starts.

6. Follow the instructions of the Wizard.

If restarting the node is necessary for installing the update package, wait until the restart is completed.

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