Protection Upgrade 14.2 To 14.3: Symantec Endpoint

Open the SEPM console, click Help > About , and confirm the version is 14.3.

Log into SEPM and check Help > About to confirm the version reads 14.3.

Make a small change to a policy and ensure it applies to the 14.3 clients. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Reduced system overhead and faster scan times. symantec endpoint protection upgrade 14.2 to 14.3

Ensure your servers and client machines meet the hardware and software requirements for 14.3.

Ensure clients are connecting to the SEPM and reporting as version 14.3.

Select your deployment size (Small, Medium, or Large) based on your seat count. Enter your existing database credentials when prompted. Open the SEPM console, click Help > About

This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire upgrade lifecycle—from planning and database backups to upgrading the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) and deploying the new client software. 1. Why Upgrade to SEP 14.3?

Run a Computer Status Report to verify that endpoints are reporting version 14.3.x to the manager.

Upgrading Symantec Endpoint Protection from 14.2 to 14.3: The Complete Enterprise Guide Select your deployment size (Small, Medium, or Large)

14.3 utilizes advanced cloud-based lookup. Instead of downloading massive virus definition files to every endpoint, the client is significantly smaller, which is a lifesaver for remote users on limited bandwidth.

Phase 2: Upgrading the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM)