Hey all,
It was not that long ago Symantec released 12.1.6 MP6. Then all of sudden, we’re seeing a new release from them already! :D
The latest version is now SEPM v14 (v14.0.1904.0000) and it contains lots of bug fixes and some changes.
So… a quick summary of what’s new…
NEW & refreshed interface & colour scheme
Intelligent Threat Cloud Service for client installation packages
Generic Exploit Mitigation
Improved protection
Cross-platform support:
Now supports the following platforms:
Windows Server 2016
Redhat v7.1 & v7.2
Oracle Linux 6U5
MacOS 10.12 (Sierra)
SQL Server 2014 SP2
Microsoft Edge
Firefox up to v49.0.xxx
Chrome up to v54.0.xxx
Looking good! And here are the documents for some light readings:
Symantec™ Endpoint Protection v14 Release Notes - https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.DOC9446.html
Symantec™ Endpoint Protection v14 Installation and Administration Guide - https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.DOC9449.html
Upgrade best practices for Endpoint Protection v14 - https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.HOWTO125386.html
Symantec™ Endpoint Protection Quick Start Guide - https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.DOC8227.html
What's new in v14 - https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.HOWTO124730.html
New fixes and component versions in Symantec Endpoint Protection v14 - https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.INFO4000.html
Updated Database schema reference - http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC9438
So where can you grab the latest version from? You can download it from the usual place which is https://symantec.flexnetoperations.com using your serial number (beginning with Mxxxxxxxx) - Please note: you cannot use your existing v12.1 serial number to access this. You will need to use a new serial which was sent out to all existing v12.1 users (Upgrade Notification e-mail) - if you have not received this e-mail, please contact Symantec Licensing Support to get the new serial number.
One of the biggest changes is that SEPM v14 console only installs onto a SERVER product and not on desktop product. After all, SEPM is an Server product at the end of the day so it does make sense.
I’m starting with the planning to migrate to this version very soon. What about you? Are you going to upgrade straightaway, or needs to plan first? Our setup have SVA and it’s now no longer supported, so I am investigating the new feature called DCS:Server.
Share your upgrade expierence!
Hi...
1) This is an "additional to table" meaning Server 2016 is added to the list of supported operating system. (You're reading the What's new in Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 list)
If you look at "Symantec™ Endpoint Protection 14 Installation and Administration Guide" - you will see the full list of supported operating system. (PDF, page 69)
2 & 3 - you will need to speak to Symantec licensing team to see what your current license can give you.
Tony
Hi: 3 questions
1) This site says that SEP 14 requires Server 2016. Is that true? I can't run it on 2012 R2?
https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.HOWTO125362.html#v112174395
2) Are clients eligible for the SEP 14 upgrade also eligible to migrate to SEP cloud? We'd rather do that.
Finally,
3) if we *are* eligible for cloud, how do we get a working license? The .SLF I received for SEP 14 on-prem does not work at
https://hostedendpoint.spn.com
Thanks in advance. This is a nonprofit organization and we buy our licenses through a special nonprofit reseller called techsoup.org.
Not true.
SEP 14 clients successfully connect and report into the management console of earlier versions (such as 12.1.6 MP5).
It is true however that the content does not update on these clients, and this is due to the fact that earlier versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager cannot host the content types introduced for version 14.
Possible workaround: introduce a liveupdate policy for these clients.
Source: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH235489
February 17th:
https://www.symantec.com/connect/forums/sep-14-bug-renders-windows-7-unable-login#comment-11762601
No
Can you manage SEP14 clients with SEPM v12?
No timeframe given yet.
Any idea as to when SEPv14 MP1 is to be released to address all the bugs currently experienced?
Thanks for the quick reply. I will hold off :/
Issues to be aware of:
https://www.symantec.com/connect/forums/bsod-after-upgrade-sep-14
https://www.symantec.com/connect/forums/sep-14-bug-renders-windows-7-unable-login
Any feedback on this version? I am planning to upgrade our current environment, 12.1.6 mp5 to 12.1.6 mp6 but just saw 14 came out. I would like to use 14 to minimize the number of endpoint reboots if this update is worth it.
Thanks
Case open, crash dump and symantec logs with Engineering......
Have you gotten a case open so they can begin root cause analysis?
Is anyone else having issues with v14 BSOD their computers? We are starting a manual roll back process for over 1000 machines since this issue has not been resolved by Symantec. All systems work fine with v12.x on them.
Nope - they haven't said otherwise, yet.
Do we know for how long will SEP14 still manage SEP12 agents?
SEP 14 will not install on XP:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH236004
Yes, 14 will manage 12.1 clients.
SEPM 14 can manage SEP 12.1.X and SEP 14 clients.
Refer the system requirement guide to check the compatibility of installing the SEP on specific OS.
Yes, continue to run 12.1 on them. 14 will fully manage them.
All are at SP3
What are the odds for v14 SEP clients to function on windows XP's runnin SP 3 on 32bit?
Is it possible to run v12.1.4 and v14 clients on v14 SEPM ?
Thank you
What service pack is running on the XP's?
I still have some Windows XP clients running the 12.1.7061.6600 client. I understand the Version 14 will not support these clients and thus not upgrade. Can I continue to run the 12X client on the XP's? Will they receive virus/protection updates?
Thanks!
Thanks for this very nice article and the link collection to get started.
Is there a supported upgrade path from 12.x to 14.x ?
We have two existing 12.x SEPM Servers and i want to add two new ones and integrate them by adding them to the replication topology.
Is this possible when the new servers will have a version 14.x?
Rgds ropico
There are many changes - see the article links in my post for further details.
I've just upgrade to Symantec Endpoint Protection Management 12.1.6 MP6 (v12.1.7061.6600) from 12.1.6 MP5,succesfully,and right now clients are upgraded to Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.7061.6600 for WIN64BIT/WIN32BIT
There are many diferences between 12.1.6.MP6 and v14.0.1904.0000 regarding upgrade?
We have: Management Servers-OS version : Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard64-bit Database server -Microsoft SQL Server version 12.00.5000