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Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux: ‘NotifyOnUpdate’ cannot be switched off

Issue
You cannot change The 'NotifyOnUpdate' option using the savconfig command locally when the Linux PC is managed (see below) from Enterprise Console.

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Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux

What to do

Updates to PCs in managed installations of Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux are always logged by default. To turn off logging in the update policy settings in Enterprise Console:

  1. In Enterprise Console, highlight the appropriate update policy.
  2. Right-click and select View/Edit policy details.
  3. In the list of operating systems, select Linux.
  4. On the logging tab, deselect 'Log Sophos AutoUpdate activity'.
  5. Click OK.

A managed installation means that when Sophos Anti-Virus was installed on the Linux PC, a copy of Sophos Remote Management Service (RMS) was also installed, allowing the PC to be managed by Enterprise Console.

If you need more information or guidance, then please contact technical support.