Updating the software
You use packages to provide automatic software updates to your endpoints. After a package is created, it can’t be edited.
HTTP access must be enabled on the controller for automatic updates to be downloaded to your Client Accelerator endpoints.
When the Client Accelerator software is installed, a client is assigned a group ID based on the package that was installed. If you used the Default package, then the client will be in the Default group. Using groups allows you to assign upgrades and policies to several endpoints at a time. For details on groups, see
Managing assignments.If you want to change a Client Accelerator’s group while still having the client using the same version, you must manually uninstall the Client Accelerator software to install the package with the new group. The Client Accelerator’s group can also be changed using the Group Policy Object (GPO)
template. For details, see
Changing an endpoint group using a GPO.Basic steps for creating a package for software updates
This list describes the basic steps for creating a package for Client Accelerator software updates.
Task | Reference |
1. Create new packages for each group. | |
2. Modify the package assigned to the current group or assign your policies to group. | |
3. Deploy the package to the endpoint clients in your network using the deployment tool of your choice. When using the upgrade method built into the Client Accelerator software, the endpoint user will be prompted to install the update. | |
4. Verify your connection and optimization in the Reports > Endpoints: Endpoint Report page. | |
5. You can also make individual assignments to Active Directory users based on their username identified by the controller without using a group. | |
Upgrading can terminate existing connections on the client. Client connections are terminated each time the policies are updated.