How to prepare Data Loss Prevention(DLP) Database Oracle db for Guardium installation

Products

• Data Loss Prevention Enforce
• Data Loss Prevention
• Data Loss Prevention Oracle Standard Edition 2

Issue/Introduction

Need information on steps needed to prepare the DLP database when installing Guardium

Resolution

Symantec recommends performing a cold backup of the DLP Oracle database before performing an installation of Guardium.

Testing and monitoring should be performed for any performance issues as Guardium will add another layer of encryption to the DLP database which is already encrypted