Autoupdate Configuration

Select the option for updates:
Scheduled
- This option enables WebPT to be updated automatically on a predetermined schedule.
Immediate
- This option enables the administrator to update WebPT immediately without scheduling.
note
If you are configuring your Auto Update to run on a schedule ODEN recommends setting the schedule to run on a weekly basis. It is also recommended to schedule an Auto Update to run during non-business hours.
Select the appropriate
Update Source
.
Internet
- This option downloads and runs the update from the ODEN update web server located on the internet.
Local File
- This option specifies the location of the update file on a local or network drive.
Enter a path for the
Server Side Update File Directory
if it is different than the default file location. This field is used only when choosing the
Local File
option, and specifies the location of the update file relative to the web server.
In the
PTP
section, select the
Update PTP
option to update the current customer information, including all carrier information.
PTP file
contains the location of the updated customer information file. This can be either internet or the local filename depending on the update source specified.
Download
option saves the file to your machine. (ptp.ptp)
In the
Application Files
section, select the
Update Application Files
option to update the current application files which include all web pages, and any other files required to run the Web-based PT application.
Update Package
contains the location of the update package. This can be either internet or the local filename depending on the update source specified.
Current Version
displays the version information currently installed on the local web server.
New Version
displays the new version of application files available from the ODEN update web server. If the webserver does not have access to the internet, "Not Found" will be displayed.
Download
option is a link to manually download the most current WebPT update package. (webpt update.msi)
In the
Rule Base
section, select the
Update Rule Base
option to allow for the rule base information only to be updated.
Rule Base File
contains the location of the rule base update file. This can be either internet or the local filename depending on the update source specified.
Current Version
displays the rule base version currently installed on the local web server.
New Version
displays the new version of rule base information available from the ODEN update web server. If the webserver does not have access to the internet, "Not Found" will be displayed.
Download
option is a link to manually download the most current rules database (ptsysdat.mdb).
In the
Database
section, select the
Update Database
option allows the update package to update the database structure, if needed. If this option is not checked, the database must be updated prior to updating the rulebase or application.
Script files
is a link to manually download the latest db scripts.
In the
Update Status
section,
Update Status
displays the status of the update.
Next Update
displays the date of the next update.

Autoupdate Schedule Type