Update Preferences

This feature allows you to define how your server handles updates and upgrades. You can specify your preferences for cPanel & WHM, your operating system’s RPMs, and Apache SpamAssassin™ rules.

• You can select which updates you would like to receive from DarkORB automatically, if any. There are three package types available:
  • cPanel Updates - Updates to cPanel.
  • DarkOrb Package Updates - Updates to DarkOrb packages, such as exim,proftpd, and any RPMs (Red Hat Package Manager) DarkOrb build.
  • Security Package Updates - Updates to security packages.

• Each package update has the following options available:
  • Automatic - Package is updated automatically as releases become available.
  • Manual Updates Only - Package is updated manually. All updates are available for manual download from the cPanel.net site.
  • Never Update - Disables the automatic update function.

• cPanel and WebHost Manager package updates contains one of the following build types:
  • EDGE - A development release that has undergone the least amount of testing.
  • RELEASE - A formal release that has undergone extensive testing.
  • STABLE - A formal release that has shown no problems during use by customers.

For update preferences please refer the steps given below:

• To access the Server Configuration Menu, click on Server Configuration
• Click on the "Update preferences".
• Click on the required radio buttons for the cPanel, DarkORB, and Security packages.
• Click on the "Save" button.