Automating VDB Update Downloads

Step 1

Select System ( system gear icon ) > Tools > Scheduling.

Step 2

Click Add Task.

Step 3

From the Job Type list, select Download Latest Update.

Step 4

Specify how you want to schedule the task, Once or Recurring:

For one-time tasks, use the drop-down lists to specify the start date and time.
For recurring tasks, see Configuring a Recurring Task for details.

Step 5

Type a name in the Job Name field.

Step 6

Next to Update Items, check the Vulnerability Database check box.

Step 7

(Optional) Type a brief comment in the Comment field.

Step 8

If you want to email task status messages, type an email address (or multiple email addresses separated by commas) in the Email Status To: field. You must have a valid email relay server configured to send status messages.

Step 9

Click Save.

Step 1	Select System () > Tools > Scheduling.
Step 2	Click Add Task.
Step 3	From the Job Type list, select Download Latest Update.
Step 4	Specify how you want to schedule the task, Once or Recurring: For one-time tasks, use the drop-down lists to specify the start date and time. For recurring tasks, see Configuring a Recurring Task for details.
Step 5	Type a name in the Job Name field.
Step 6	Next to Update Items, check the Vulnerability Database check box.
Step 7	(Optional) Type a brief comment in the Comment field.
Step 8	If you want to email task status messages, type an email address (or multiple email addresses separated by commas) in the Email Status To: field. You must have a valid email relay server configured to send status messages.
Step 9	Click Save.

Automating VDB Update Downloads

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