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  • 1.  Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012

    Posted Feb 06, 2014 02:52 AM

    Hi guys,

    Currently my environment are running SEPM version 11.0.6 but with this version it will not support Windows Server 2012. I need an advise and feedback, if I use a SEP v12.1 to install to the Windows Server 2012 and connect it to the current SEPM, will it work?

    Thanks guys.



  • 2.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012
    Best Answer

    Posted Feb 06, 2014 03:21 AM

    It will report but its not recommended

    12.X sepm can manage 11.X clients and not vice versa..

    For the time being you can install SEP as unamnged on your server 2012, once your sepm is ugraded to 12.1.4 you can drop sylink and get it connected to 12.1.4 server, 

    Installing as unmanged

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=HOWTO59231

    Deploying Sylink

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH199124



  • 3.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012

    Posted Feb 06, 2014 03:21 AM

    SEP 12.1.2 are first version which are supported windows 2012.

    You can upgrade Latest SEP 12.1.4

    Upgrading or migrating to Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.4 (RU4)

     

    Article:TECH211821  |  Created: 2013-10-23  |  Updated: 2013-11-05  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH211821

    http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/knowledgebase-articles-symantec-endpoint-protection-1214ru4

     



  • 4.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012

    Posted Feb 06, 2014 03:25 AM

    Hi James,

     

    Thanks for the reply. So far there is no planning for upgrading the SEPM to version 12.1



  • 5.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012

    Posted Feb 06, 2014 03:28 AM

    Hi Rafeeq,

     

    Thanks for the advise



  • 6.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012

    Posted Feb 06, 2014 04:00 AM

    for your Information

    Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.x will reach End of Limited Support (EOLS) on January 5, 2014 and End of Support Life (EOSL) on January 5, 2015. This includes all maintenance packs and patches. Symantec recommends that all customers upgrade to the latest version of Symantec Endpoint Protection, 12.1.x.

    There is no cost to upgrade for customers with a current maintenance contract

    FAQ: Upgrading Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.x to version 12.1.x

     

     

     

    Article:TECH207274 | Created: 2013-06-17 | Updated: 2013-11-18 | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH207274

     



  • 7.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Feb 06, 2014 07:49 AM

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Symantec community.

    Check this landing page:

    Release Notes and System Requirements for all versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec Network Access Control.

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH163829

    I would recommend to upgrade SEPM as well instead of only clients. However time being workaround can be install of unmanaged clients.

    Is there any specific reason to avoid SEPM upgrade?
     



  • 8.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012

    Posted Feb 06, 2014 08:17 PM

    Hi James,

    Thanks for the info. Actually this is my client environment. They all still under planning for Tech Referesh for this year. I will highlight this matter to them.

    Thanks



  • 9.  RE: Symantec Endpoint Protection to support Wins server 2012

    Posted Feb 06, 2014 08:21 PM

    Hi Chetan,

     

    I think for the time being we will install of unmanaged client to all Windows Server 2012 machines. Actually this is my client environment. I have no idea why they dont want to upgrade yet. But I heard they gonna have a Tech Refresh for 2014. I will highlight this matter to them.

    Thanks