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!