EScan for Windows v10

Update Agent

eScan lets you use a client computer as an update agent to deploy updates on computers in group. The Update Agent will receive virus definitions and policies from server and distribute it to the assigned group(s).
Clicking Update Agent displays the list of computers that are acting as update agents for other computers in the group. The window also lets you Add or Remove update agents from this list. You can set an update agent for multiple groups.

Adding an Update Agent

To add an Update Agent, follow the steps given below:

1. In Managed computers screen, click on Update Agent. Update Agent window appears.
2. Click on 3 dots next to Update Agent field, to select the computer. Select Computer widow appears.
3. Select a computer and click on OK.
4. Click on 3 dots next to Group Name field, to select the Group Name. This is the group to which the selected computer will act as an Update Agent and provide updates.
5. Select the Group and click on OK.
6. Click on Add.

The Update Agent will be set for the selected group.

Configuring UA Settings

This option allows admin to configure the eScan Server by defining public IP address for directly downloading the updates in case of Update Agent is not available.

1. Ignore Customize/Server IP and Hostname for UA clients:
   Select this option to pause the update download for the clients until Update Agent is available to distribute the updates.
2. Add Customized FQDN / Server IP / Hostname of Primary server to UA / Client Setup:
   Enter the public address that has been assigned to the eScan Server through which clients can download the updates directly.

After assigning the IP address, click on Test to test the connection.

Delete an Update Agent

To delete an Update Agent follow the given steps:

1. In Managed computers screen, click on Update Agent.
   Update Agent window appears.
2. In the Assigned to Group(s) column, click on Recycle Bin icon.
   A confirmation prompt appears.
3. Click on OK.
   

The Update Agent will be deleted.