Configuring Virus Definitions and Antivirus Program Updates

Tasks will only run on the assigned devices when those devices are online and communicating with the console. If a one-time task is skipped on a device due to the device being unreachable, it will run when the device becomes reachable again. In case of multiple missed instances of a recurring task, the task will run only once and then continue on the schedule. In case of one-time/recurring restart or shutdown tasks, however, the missed ones will not be run again.

 

From the Antivirus settings of your policy, you can set up automatic or manual updates of the Antivirus program and virus definitions as follows:

1. Click the policy you would like to change to open the Policy Detail drawer
2. Select the Settings tab, then Antivirus
3. Expand the Updates section
4. In the Virus definitions updates and Program updates sections, choose whether the updates are run automatically once they become available (recommended) or manually
5. Save your changes

Updates are sent either directly via Avast servers or any configured update agents/local update servers on your network.

If you have selected manual updates, you will need to run the updates via the Devices page to ensure all devices in your network remain up to date with the latest protection. For more information, see Updating Antivirus Program and Virus Definitions.

A system reboot is often needed upon installing Antivirus updates or patches. To ensure that the devices in your network are restarted whenever a service requires such action, enable required restarts in your policy settings. For more information, see Configuring Restarts.

If your network uses proxies for end devices, you will need to configure the proxy settings in the policies assigned to the devices behind a proxy. For instructions, see Configuring Proxy Settings for Devices.