How Client Computers Receive Content Updates - Symantec 20032623 - Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition Implementation Manual

Task
Decide how client
computers get updates

How client computers receive content updates

Tasks for managing content updates (continued)
Table 18-1
Description
Client computers automatically download virus definitions and other product content
updates from Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. You can also allow them to use
LiveUpdate over the Internet to download security definitions and other product updates
directly from a Symantec LiveUpdate server.
Note:
Mac client computers get updates only from a Symantec LiveUpdate server over the
Internet.
See How client computers receive content updates"
See Configuring the LiveUpdate download schedule for client computers"
Your client computers automatically download virus definitions and other security
content updates from Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. You can also allow
them to use LiveUpdate over the Internet to download security definitions and
other product updates directly from a Symantec LiveUpdate server when they do
not have access to the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager server. Enabling
a computer to use LiveUpdate over the Internet is especially useful if you have
users who travel with portable computers. If the computers connect intermittently
or not at all to your network, have them update directly from a Symantec
LiveUpdate server over the Internet. The client computers continue to get content
directly from Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager when on the company
network. That method is the most efficient method of delivery and conserves
company network bandwidth.
Note: Mac client computers get updates only from an external LiveUpdate server.
Only Windows client computers can get updates from the management server.
The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager LiveUpdate schedule settings are
defined in the Server Properties on the Admin page. The LiveUpdate client
computer schedule settings are defined in the LiveUpdate policy.
See Managing content updates"
Configuring updates and updating client computer protection
on page 253.
on page 251.
Managing content updates
on page 258.
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