These are the considerations when you want to test agent updates.

• Arctic Wolf recommends that you test agent update rules using update rules and zones that were created for testing purposes (for example, using the Test and Pilot update rules) before using other update rules that you added for production deployment. When testing updates, consider using devices that are reserved for testing and evaluation purposes.
• Create zones for testing agent updates and add devices that are reserved for testing to them. Associate the zones that you created with the Test and Pilot update rules. For more information about creating zones, see Add and configure a zone.
• Make sure that all test devices are in a zone that you are testing. #160;The Production update rule applies to all devices that are not in a zone with another update rule associated.
• If memory protection, script control, and/or device control are enabled in the device policy, a reboot of the device following the agent installation or upgrade is recommended, but not strictly required. A reboot will ensure that any new policy settings have taken full effect.