# Install/Update

The following preferences can be changed on the Install/Update page:

Option | Description | Default
--- | --- | ---
Maximum number of 'History' configurations | Maximum number of configurations you want maintained in the configuration history. These configurations are maintained to allow you to revert to a previous configuration of installed feature versions. | 100
Update Policy | The update policy URL that controls the redirection of update sites within an organization. | No policy
Valid updates | Assuming that feature versions use the form 'major.minor.service', you can select what update level you want to choose from: equivalent Only service updates will be displayed. compatible Service updates and minor updates will be displayed. | equivalent
Proxy settings | Allows connection to the remote server from behind the firewall. When enabled, proxy host address (required) and port number (optional) can be specified. | No proxy

Updating Eclipse with the update manager

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