About software updates
Symantec periodically releases new versions of the Symantec Messaging Gateway software. New versions contain new features and fixes for software defects. Symantec recommends that you keep your appliance up to date with the latest version of the software. However, some software updates may contain changes to the underlying architecture of Symantec Messaging Gateway. Always read the software update notes and release notes for specific instructions before you run the update.
You must run software update on the Control Center and all Scanners. The order in which you apply the software updates to your appliances does not matter. For example, you can update the Control Center before you update Scanners or update a Scanner before the Control Center. Update one appliance at a time.
Document | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
Software update notes | In the Control Center, click Administration > Hosts > Version > Updates . Click Check for Updates and select the version for update. Click View Description . | The Software Update Notes contains abbreviated update information and a list of issues that are addressed in the new version. |
Release notes | To view the release notes for your software version:
| The Release Notes contains more detailed information about updating to the new version. The Release Notes also describes new features and lists the known issues that are not fixed in the new version. |
Late-breaking news | The URL for the late-breaking news is listed in the software update notes and release notes. | The late-breaking news Web page may contain information about the release that is not in the software update notes or release notes. |