Sources to update Endpoint Protection clients that are installed on Linux OS

Products

• Endpoint Protection

Issue/Introduction

You want to know the sources that Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Linux client can use to update the definitions.

Environment

SEP for Linux 14.x

Resolution

Below are the methods that can be used for updating Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) for Linux clients:

1) Directly from Symantec's LiveUpdate server

https://liveupdate.symantec.com
https://liveupdate.symantecliveupdate.com

 

2) Using LiveUpdate Administrator (LUA)

See Using the LiveUpdate Administrator 2.x to download updates for Symantec Endpoint Protection for Linux for information on how to configure LUA for this content.

https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/162069

 

3) Using Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) configured as a reverse proxy

SEPM cannot host Linux LiveUpdate content the same way as it does for Windows clients. As of Symantec Endpoint Protection version 12.1 Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager can be configured as a reverse proxy for downloading and caching the latest Linux LiveUpdate content.

https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/181483 

 

4) Using the Intelligent Updater

See How to update a Linux-based computer with Intelligent Updater definitions.

https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/177981