Broadcom Symantec S550, Installation Manual

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Symantec
™
Endpoint Detection and Response 4.5 Installation Guide for the S550
appliance
Action/Item Description
Decide on the operating role and operating mode. The operating configuration roles are as follows:
•
All-in-one
•
Management platform
•
Network scanner
About operating roles, operating modes, and
network connections
About network configurations and port connections
Obtain the license file and make sure that the license file is accessible. Make sure you can browse to and select the
Symantec license file from the computer you use to
run the setup wizard.
Obtaining a Symantec EDR license file and
installing it
Complete the installation worksheet. Make all of the decisions that you'll need for
installation before you start. Having this information
at hand ensures that the installation process runs
smoothly and quickly.
Physical Appliance Installation Worksheet
Physical appliance installation worksheet
Symantec EDR recommends that you complete the Installation Worksheet fully prior to commencing installation. Provide
this checklist to the administrators who will be performing the installation tasks. You should also retain a copy for your
records for archival and backup purposes.
Table 3: Set up serial terminal or terminal emulation software (S550 appliance only)
Configuration Description Value to input
Configure the terminal
emulation software.
You must configure the terminal program to be
able to run the bootstrap.
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Baud rate = 9600 bps
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Parity = None
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Flow control = None
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Data bits = 8
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Stop bits = 1
Configuring the serial terminal or terminal emulation software
Table 4: Bootstrap configuration (all physical appliances)
Configuration Description Value to input
New password: A new, secure password for the console. This
password replaces the default password,
symantec
.
Provide this information to the administrator installing the
appliance in a secure method.
Ensure that the password is retained in a secure location
for archival purposes.
Weak password
Try another [y/n]?
Note: A password that is similar to a word in
the Dictionary, is too short, or not complex
enough is less secure. Symantec EDR will ask
you to confirm using a weak password.
________ yes
________ no
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