How to understand the file extensions of Symantec Endpoint Protection content in LiveUpdate Administrator 2.x
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How to understand the file extensions of Symantec Endpoint Protection content in LiveUpdate Administrator 2.x

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Article ID: 180275

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Products

Endpoint Protection

Issue/Introduction

Knowing the types of files and their extensions can be helpful in troubleshooting content download issues in LiveUpdate Administrator.

Environment

LiveUpdate Administrator 2.x

Resolution

When an internal LiveUpdate Administrator 2.x server is configured for Symantec Endpoint Protection, LUA 2.x will download files with particular extensions.

File type Description
*.zip Many/various, including SMR definitions, Host Integrity policy content, TDAD content, Submission Control Data, SAEP AutoUpgrade content
*.7z Many/various, including SymPlatform definitions, AdvML, Reputation, Telemetry, TDAD data
*.m30 Virus Definitions SDS (Windows), Virus R Definitions SDS
*.m35 Virus and Spyware Definitions for Linux

*Note: m26 - SEP 12.1.x

Depending on the network architecture, it may be necessary for administrators to configure proxy servers or firewall to allow downloading files of these file types.

 

Additional Information

Install and configure LiveUpdate Administrator

Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator Help

Gathering logs and troubleshooting data from LiveUpdate Administrator