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  • 1.  Symantec Antivirus Updation

    Posted Nov 08, 2012 02:14 AM

    Hi ,

     

    Iam working in an organisation with 300+ branches. The bandwidth utilization goes extremely high on peak hours due to antivrus updation which takes place in those branches. Usually we will uncheck the communication settings ie:, unchecking the "Download policies and contents from the management server". But it can be seen that the branches are still getting updates from the antivirus server even after 30 minutes.!!!

     

     We are using symantec endpoint protection manager 12.1.. and have created 300+ groups for our individual branches.

    Thanks,

    Anish

     



  • 2.  RE: Symantec Antivirus Updation

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Nov 08, 2012 02:59 AM

    Hello,

    In your case, I would suggest you to follow the steps provided in these Articles:

    Tips For Installing SEP In A Low Bandwidth Environment

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/tips-installing-sep-low-bandwidth-environment

    How To Optimize Endpoint Protection for Branch Offices using GUPs, Load Balancing, and Location Awareness

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH94122

    How to update virus definitions and other content with Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec Network Access Control

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH102467

    Symantec Endpoint Protection Sizing and Scalability Best Practices White Paper

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC4448

    Hope that helps!!!



  • 3.  RE: Symantec Antivirus Updation

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Nov 08, 2012 10:24 AM

    Hi,

    All those branches are connected via WAN links? Bandwidth size between main site and  branches?

    What's the source for those branches to receive definitions updates?

    Could you please update total how many content revisions are saved by SEPM.

    Best Practices for configuring the number of content revisions to keep in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager:

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH92225

    If clients are reuesting full.zip instead of delta updates then bandwidht utilization can increaese.