EDR: Can the Carbon Black EDR sensor be installed on a ESXi hypervisor server?

Products

• Carbon Black EDR (formerly Cb Response)

Issue/Introduction

Is installing a sensor on ESXi hypervisor server software supported?

Environment

• Carbon Black EDR Sensor: All versions

Resolution

No, installing a sensor on the hypervisor server software itself is not supported.

Additional Information

Installing sensors on guests that run on top of an ESXi hypervisor server is supported.