Configuring the AutoUpdate task

To access the AutoUpdate properties:

  • From the ePolicy Orchestrator console, go to Systems | System tree | Client Task. Select an existing update task or to create a new task, click New Task , then from the Type list, select Update (McAfee Agent) and click Next.

  • From the VirusScan Console, select an existing update task or to create a new task, select Task | New Update Task.

Configure the options on the tab. For option descriptions, click ? or Help on the tab.

Tab description

Tab Description
Update
  • Specify the log file location and format.
  • Configure whether to get newer detection definitions, newer engine and DATs, and other available updates such as service packs, and product upgrades.
  • Specify which executable to run after the update task has completed and whether to run it only after a successful update.