[KB7953] Delay detection engine updates to minimize the impact of update issues in ESET PROTECT or ESET PROTECT On-Prem

• Configure your ESET products to receive delayed detection engine updates

You can configure your ESET PROTECT or ESET PROTECT On-Oprem settings so that your client workstation(s) will be scheduled to receive delayed module updates. This procedure gives your critical systems more time to avoid potential server incidents.

 Endpoint users: Perform these steps on individual client workstations

 Delay modules updates on client workstations using ESET PROTECT or ESET PROTECT On-Prem

1. Open ESET PROTECT or ESET PROTECT On-Prem in your web browser and log in.

2. Click Policies, select the Built-in policy and then select the check box next to the policy that you want to modify.

3. Click Actions → Edit.

4. Click Settings → Update →  Profiles and expand Updates.

5. Select Delayed update from the Update type drop-down menu.

6. Click Assign → Assign.

7. To select all devices from a specific group, click the desired computer group from the Groups section on the left side of the screen (for example, Windows computers) and select the check box next to that group name. You can also select your client computers separately by clicking the check boxes next to the computer name. Click OK when you are finished adding groups or computers.

8. Click Finish to save your changes.