Updating the VPN Client Software Automatically--Windows 2000 and Windows XP Systems

Beginning with VPN Client Release 4.6, the VPN Client software can install new releases, updates to releases, and new or modified profiles automatically on Windows 2000 and Windows XP systems. For information on how to manage this feature, refer to VPN Client Administrator Guide. Autoupdate can reduce or eliminate the nnned for rebotting during installation. For MSI installation, autoupdate removes the old version of the VPN Client software automatically and then resumes installation (in the same manner as InstallShield).

When a new version or update is available, the autoupdate program displays a dialog that lets you choose to install it right away, install it later, or not to install the package at all. In the later case, however, every time you connect to the VPN Concentrator you see the dialog asking you to install the update until you finally install it. If an administrator requires that you install the update, your choices are limited to Install Now or Install Later.

There are three types of automatic installs: Full Installation, minor update, profile update.

Full Installation

For a major update, you do a full installation. Full installations can be either optional and required. Major updates require a reboot.

Minor Update

The update is a minor release (a point release or a patch release). Minor updates can be optional and required. They may or may not require a reboot.

Profile Update

Profile updates distribute new and/or modified user profiles and can also contain updated software. Profile updates can be either optional or required. They may or may not require a reboot.

If the update does not succeed, autoupdate displays an error message identifying the problem.

When this happens, click Finish and then contact your system administrator.



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