How to Upgrade the Server With Symantec Endpoint
- 1). Find a server computer with administrative privileges.
- 2). Buy a copy of "Symantec Endpoint Protection" from Symantec's website. The installation disc will be shipped to your company address.
- 3). Insert the Endpoint CD-ROM into your CD/DVD-ROM drive. Wait till you see a setup wizard.
- 4). Select the option "Install Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager." Follow on-screen instructions and click "Finish" to complete the installation process.
- 5). Restart your computer when prompted. A new wizard labeled "Server Configuration Wizard" will pop up on your screen when your computer finishes the booting process.
- 6). Choose the "Advanced" option and select "Next."
- 7). Type the total number of clients that you want the server to manage. Click "Next."
- 8). Select the option "Install my first site." Click "Next."
- 9). Leave the default values for the "Server Information" and "Site Information" fields.
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Click "Next." - 11
Enter a strong password when asked to "Create encryption password." - 12
Click "Next." - 13
Select "Microsoft SQL Server" when asked for "Database type." - 14
Click "Next." - 15
Click to select "Create a new database." Click "Next." - 16
Fill in the necessary information about your "Microsoft SQL Server" when prompted. Click "Next" after filling in all the required fields. - 17
Enter a password for "Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager" administrative account. Retype to confirm. - 18
Click "Next." - 19
Read and understand the warning information. Click "OK." - 20
Select "No" when asked whether you wish to log on to Endpoint Protection Manager before deploying client software. - 21
Click "Finish."
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