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Install SEP client on SEP management server?

Updated: 21 May 2010 | 4 comments
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Can you install the SEP client on the SEP management server itself? Is it recommended?

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Eck's picture
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2008
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YES and YES!!!
 
SEPM does nothing but manage clients.  In and of itself SEPM performs no protective functions.  You MUST install a client on the SEPM in order for it to be protected.
 
This is layed out in the admin guide fairly clearly and even gives you warnings during SEPM installation.



Message Edited by Eck on 06-05-2008 12:25 PM

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Should I exclude the SEP installation folder?
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No.  Per the documentation SEP will automatically exclude the appropriate directories for Windows-based systems including Domain Controllers, Exchange, and SQL servers.  (oh ya, and SEPM's).
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we dont actually do SQL Servers (yet)
 
an MR2 client will automatically exclude Exchange, Domain Controller folders and files (if installed on a DC) and if installed on a SEPM with embedded DB, the embedded DB files themselves

Paul Murgatroyd
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