How to Disable Agent Auto-Upgrade for a Specific Device Group or Account in Saner CVEM

Product Version: 6.5.0.0

Overview

In Saner CVEM, you have the flexibility to manage agent upgrades by either disabling or enabling automatic updates for specific device groups or entire accounts. This feature is beneficial for organizations that want to maintain control over agent updates and ensure compatibility with certain devices or environments.

• Automatic: Agent upgrades are triggered automatically for all active devices in the selected device group whenever a new agent version is released. This ensures all devices are always running the latest version without manual intervention.

• Disable: Automatic upgrades are turned off for the selected device group, even if a new agent version is available. This can be useful for testing or environments that require manual control over updates.

This feature is applicable for both On-Cloud and On-Premise Deployments.

Benefits of Managing Agent Auto-Upgrades

• Ensure device groups critical for production remain unaffected by unwanted upgrades.

• Maintain control over upgrade schedules for specific environments.

• Align agent versions with organizational policies or compliance requirements.

Part 1: Steps to Disable Agent Auto-Upgrade for a Device Group

1. Access Control Panel

   • Open the Control Panel from the top-right corner of the Saner CVEM console.
     

   • From the dropdown menu on the left, select your organization.

2. Configure Agent Settings

   • Click on Agent Configuration and then Create Settings.
     

   • Select Disable under the Upgrade option.
     

   • Enter a name and description, select the device group, and click Create.

Part 2: Steps to Disable Agent Auto-Upgrade for an Account

1. Log in to Saner CVEM and go to the Control Panel.

2. Select the Organization, then click on the Edit tab for the account.
   

3. Select Disable for the Agent Auto-Upgrade feature and click Save.
   

Conclusion

Disabling agent auto-upgrades for specific device groups or accounts allows you to maintain greater control over your update processes, ensuring stability and compatibility for critical devices or environments. These settings can be adjusted as needed based on your organization's requirements.