Manually update the GeoDB

Perform an on-demand update to keep the GeoDB current.

Procedure

Step 1

Choose Administration > Upgrades & updates > Content Updates > Geolocation Updates.

Step 2

Under One-Time Geolocation Update, choose how you want to get the GeoDB onto the Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center.

  • Direct download: Choose Download and install geolocation update from the Support Site.

  • Manual upload: Choose Upload and install geolocation update, click Choose File, and select the GeoDB.

Step 3

Click Import.

Monitor update progress in the Message Center.

Step 4

Verify update success.

The current version is displayed on the GeoDB update page.

The system uses the new geolocation information. However, you must deploy before new countries can take effect. Until you deploy, the new country does not count as part of its continent. For example, if an update adds Country to Continent, rules that filter based on "Continent" do not match traffic through Country until you deploy.

What to do next

If the update adds a new country, deploy configuration changes.