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What is the Software updater scanning interval when “Scan automatically for missing updates” is enabled for Elements Endpoint Protection?
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Issue:
What is the Software updater scanning interval when "Scan automatically for missing updates" is enabled in the profile for Elements Endpoint Protection (Elements EPP for Computers and EPP for Servers)?
Resolution:
Elements Endpoint Protection Software updater automatically scans for missing updates at least every 24 hours. Software Updater will also can for missing updates upon system reboot start or when manual installation of an update is performed through the Elements Security Center portal.
If you want to create a schedule to scan for missing Software Updater updates, you can do that with the Automated tasks feature in the Elements profile:
- Log in to the Elements Security Center portal
- Navigate to the Security configurations > Profiles page
- Open the profile that is in use on the devices
- Go to the Automated tasks settings page
- Click Add task
- Select from the Type drop-down menu Scan for missing updates
- Enter a schedule