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How To: Common Task

  1. Log in to the SMS from a client.
  2. On the SMS toolbar, navigate to the Devices->All Devices and expand the tab.
  3. Select the TippingPoint OS tab.

How To: Download the TOS Software

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click Download from TMC.
    • Right-click the TOS Inventory screen and select the Download from TMC item.
    • On the top menu bar, select the File -> Download TOS from TMC item.
  2. The SMS contacts the Threat Management Center.
  3. The Device - New Device Software Download window displays the available software.
  4. Select the software and click Download.
  5. After the download is complete, the file will display in the TOS Inventory section and be ready to be distributed.

How To: Import TOS Software from a File

  1. In a web browser, open https://tmc.tippingpoint.com. If you have not already done so, create a TMC account using your Customer ID and Serial Number.
  2. From the top menu bar on the TMC home page, click Releases -> Software -> Pick a Product -> Pick the model number.
  3. Locate the package you want to download and perform one of the following actions:
    • Click View to review the information about the package, and then click Download.
    • Click Download to download the package without reviewing the package information.
  4. Follow the download instructions for your specific browser. Note: To avoid unexpected behavior on the SMS, do not change the name of this file.
  5. On the SMS Client, open the Devices -> TippingPoint TOS screen.
  6. Do one of the following:
    • Click Import.
    • Right-click the TOS Inventory screen and select Import from the menu.
    • On the top menu bar, select the File -> Import-> Import TOS from file menu item.
  7. In the Choose File dialog, locate the file and click OK.
  8. After the file imports, the file displays in the TOS Inventory section and is ready to be distributed.

How To: Distribute the TOS

  1. In the TOS Inventory, select a TippingPoint OS entry.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Click Distribute.
    • Right-click and select the Distribute menu item.
    • On the top menu bar, select the File -> Distribute TOS to Device menu item.
  3.  From the "Targets" list, select the device to upgrade.
  4.  Click OK to commence the distribution.
  5. The distribution process displays in the Distribution Progress section.

How To: Delete a TOS Entry from the inventory list

  1. In the TOS Inventory, select a TippingPoint OS entry.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Click Delete.
    • Right-click and select the Delete menu item.
    • On the top menu bar, select the Edit -> Delete menu item.
  3. A verification message displays.
  4. Click Yes.

 

Reference: SMS User Guide