Schedule update

[jp0469]

Would this work in order to schedule the firmware update? For example, tonight just before midnight:

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# configctl firmware auto-update | at 2359 mar 30

[franco]

Yes that would work. It's a pretty clever solution for this https://github.com/opnsense/core/issues/1798 -- offering a GUI would complicate this a lot more.


Cheers,
Franco

[lfirewall1243]

Would this work in order to schedule the firmware update? For example, tonight just before midnight:

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# configctl firmware auto-update | at 2359 mar 30

Or setup the Auto Upgrade cron

[franco]

Sure, although that is not a one-shot mode...


Cheers,
Franco

[jp0469]

Would this work in order to schedule the firmware update? For example, tonight just before midnight:

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# configctl firmware auto-update | at 2359 mar 30

Or setup the Auto Upgrade cron

I considered that but I did not want the job to automatically repeat. My use case is that I admin an OPNsense device for my friend's business and I prefer not to apply updates right away. Instead, I wait a few days to make sure that no major issues are being reported and then I apply the update during non-business hours.

[lfirewall1243]

Would this work in order to schedule the firmware update? For example, tonight just before midnight:

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# configctl firmware auto-update | at 2359 mar 30

Or setup the Auto Upgrade cron

I considered that but I did not want the job to automatically repeat. My use case is that I admin an OPNsense device for my friend's business and I prefer not to apply updates right away. Instead, I wait a few days to make sure that no major issues are being reported and then I apply the update during non-business hours.

Yeah
You should have to disable the Cron next morning
Or a week later. The normal release time is every 2 weeks

[lfirewall1243]

@franco maybe another cron Job which disables itself after 1 run would be an idea

[franco]

It's a lot of work for a little comfort. I applaud using at utility... very nifty.


Cheers,
Franco