symantec endpoint protection windows 10 install

Installing Symantec Endpoint Protection on Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to deploying Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) on Windows 10, there are certain limitations and requirements that need to be considered. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to install SEP on Windows 10 using the KACE 1000 deployment tool.

Firstly, it is essential to create an installation package for Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) as a single '.exe' file. This can be achieved by following these steps:

1. Log in to your SEPM and navigate to the Client Deployment Wizard.

2. Create a new installation package using the wizard and save it to a network location that is accessible by the KACE 1000.

Once you have created the installation package, you can deploy it to your Windows 10 devices using the KACE 1000. However, there are some limitations to be aware of when deploying SEP on Windows 64-bit OS. Symantec's limitation is that a Windows 32-bit SEP install file cannot be installed on a Windows 64-bit OS.

Dell KACE's limitation is that the software inventory is unable to distinguish between a 32-bit and a 64-bit version of the exact same software title and version. Therefore, if you want to deploy both 32-bit and 64-bit installation packages, you will need to use two separate deployment tasks in your KACE 1000.

In this case, we can use KACE 1000 to deploy either a 32-bit OR a 64-bit installation package at any one time, but cannot deploy both concurrently. To overcome this limitation, you can create separate deployment tasks for each operating system architecture and then deploy the SEP client accordingly.

For instance, if you have a mixed environment of Windows 32-bit and 64-bit devices, you can create two separate deployment tasks:

1. Create a deployment task that deploys the 32-bit SEP installation package to your Windows 32-bit devices.

2. Create another deployment task that deploys the 64-bit SEP installation package to your Windows 64-bit devices.

By following these steps, you can successfully deploy Symantec Endpoint Protection on Windows 10 using the KACE 1000 deployment tool, even though there are certain limitations and requirements to be considered.

Symantec endpoint protection windows 10 install