Setting up the Dual Mode Linux agent for DCS & SEP
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Issue/Introduction
You need to know how to set up the DCS Linux agents using dual mode so SEP AV & DCS IPS can be used together.
Environment
SEP Linux Agent: 14.3 RU3 - RU9
DCS Linux Agent: 6.9.2, 6.9.3, 6.10.0
Note:
DCS 6.10.1 and higher does not support Dual Mode
SEP 14.4 and higher does not support Dual Mode
Component : DCS Agent, SEP Linux 14.3 Agent
Cause
Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Linux client and the Data Center Security Linux agent can coexist on the same system beginning with DCS 6.9.2 to DCS 6.10.0
Resolution
To upgrade your Linux agents to dual mode support, refer to the table below:
| Previously Installed Agent | Installation Sequence | Result |
| DCS <= 6.9.1 | 1. Run the DCS Linux agent installer (>= 6.9.2). 2. To manage AntiMalware from SEP, install the SEP Linux agent after the DCS Linux agent is 6.9.2 or higher | 1. The DCS agent is upgraded. AntiMalware is managed by DCS 2. Dual Mode: AntiMalware is managed by SEP. DCS manages IPS and IDS |
| DCS 6.9.2 | To manage the AntiMalware from SEP, install SEP Linux 14.3 RU5 | Dual Mode: AntiMalware is managed by SEP, DCS manages IPS and IDS |
| DCS 6.9.3 | To manage the AntiMalware from SEP, install SEP Linux 14.3 RU8 | Dual Mode: AntiMalware is managed by SEP, DCS manages IPS and IDS |
| DCS 6.10.0 | To manage the AntiMalware from SEP, install SEP Linux 14.3 RU9 | Dual Mode: AntiMalware is managed by SEP, DCS manages IPS and IDS |
| DCS 6.10.1 | Dual Mode is not supported for this version | DCS Agent blocks SEP Linux installation |
| SEP Linux 14.3 RU1/RU2 installed | 1. Run the SEP Linux agent installer (>=SEP Linux 14.3) 2. Next, run the DCS Linux agent installer (>= 6.9.2) | 1. The SEP agent is upgraded and AntiMalware is managed by SEP 2. Dual Mode: AntiMalware is managed by SEP, DCS manages IPS and IDS |
| SEP Linux 14.3 RU3 to SEP Linux 14.3 RU5 | Run the DCS Linux agent installer 6.9.2 | 1. SEP Agent is upgraded and managed by SEP 2. Dual Mode: AntiMalware is managed by SEP, DCS manages IPS and IDS |
| SEP Linux 14.3 RU8 | Run the DCS Linux agent installer 6.9.3 | 1. SEP Agent is upgraded and managed by SEP 2. Dual Mode: AntiMalware is managed by SEP, DCS manages IPS and IDS |
| SEP Linux 14.3 RU9 | Run the DCS Linux agent installer 6.10.0 | 1. SEP Agent is upgraded and managed by SEP 2. Dual Mode: AntiMalware is managed by SEP, DCS manages IPS and IDS |
| SEP Linux 14.4 | Dual Mode is not supported for this version | SEP Linux Agent blocks DCS installation |
NOTE: Since the SEP Linux agent manages antimalware in a dual mode environment, you must restore your antimalware management if you uninstall the SEP Linux Agent. Use your Data Center Security Manager to send antimalware configurations to your Data Center Security Linux agent to restore antimalware management by Data Center Security.
Additional Information
For more info on the DCS Dual Mode Linux Agent, please follow the online help link below:
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