Maintenance windows

HCP Boundary automatically updates your environment when a newer version of Boundary is released. You can alternatively schedule maintenance windows for updates to ensure that your end users' productivity is not disrupted during peak hours. If you schedule a maintenance window, HCP Boundary waits until the day and time window you selected to apply any patch or major version updates.

1. Log in to the HCP portal, and navigate to the Boundary Overview page.

2. Click the options menu next to the Boundary cluster you want to schedule a maintenance window for, and then select Edit Configuration.

3. On the Maintenance window dialog, select between the three options to control when your cluster is updated:

   • Automatic updates the cluster automatically wnen a new version of Boundary is released for HCP.

   • Manual allows you to update the cluster to new versions manually. If you select Manual you will receive an email when a new version of Boundary is available. When there is a pending update, a banner displays information about the new release on the Overview page.

     Warning

     If you select Manual, but you do not update to a new version within 30 days, the update happens automatically.

   • Scheduled allows you to select a day and time window for the update to occur. Note that times are listed in UTC.

4. Click Save to save your changes. HCP Boundary will now apply updates according to the maintenance window you configured. HCP Portal users also receive an email notification when a cluster has been updated successfully.