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 Parametric 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).
