Today we will look at How to upgrade Symantec endpoint protection.
I want inform you that you do not need to uninstall management servers before you install the new version. The over-install process saves your settings, and then upgrades to the latest version.
Below images our current Symantec Endpoint protection version:
We will upgrade this version to latest version.
After you get installation package Symantec endpoint protection click setup to begin upgrading process:
Click Install Symantec Endpoint Protection option to install new version :
As you see Installation Wizard shows all steps, click Next:
This screen inform us about which application we need to close, Click Next:
Accept the terms and click Next:
If you do not backup database click Backup Database Now… , you need that backup if your database corrupted after upgrade. I have that backup so i skip this step by clicking next :
This screen inform us about system meets the installation requirements and click Install to begin :
After successfully installed SEPM click Next to upgrade :
In this screen you can check checkbox to run Live-update, if you want you can run that after upgrade completed:
After upgrade completed successfully , click Finish to start Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager:
As you see our Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager upgraded to new version: