Deployment Guide

Security Management Server Virtual Initial
Implementation Checklist
Proof of Concept environment cleanup is complete (if applicable)?
The proof of concept database and application have been backed up and uninstalled (if using the same
server) before the installation engagement with Dell. For more instruction on an uninstall, see https://
www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/04/dell-data-protection-encryption/enterpserverig/perform-back-
ups?guid=guid-2669f62a-2567-49ea-8e72-4ad06fb82442&lang=en-us
Any production endpoints used during proof of concept testing have been decrypted or key bundles
downloaded. For more information on the clients you plan to deploy, see Client Documents.
NOTE:
All new implementations must begin with a new database and fresh installation of the Encryption or Endpoint Security Suite
Enterprise software. Dell Client Services will not perform a new implementation using a POC environment. Any endpoints
encrypted during a POC will need to be either decrypted or rebuilt prior to the installation engagement with Dell.
Service accounts successfully created?
Service account with read-only access to AD (LDAP) - basic user/domain user account is sufficient.
Software is downloaded?
Dell Data Security client software and Security Management Server downloads are located in the Drivers &
downloads folder at
www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/dell-data-protection-encryption/
research
or
www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/dell-dp-endpt-security-suite-
enterprise/research
or
From the product page http://www.dell.com/support
1. Select Drivers & downloads.
2. From the Operating system list, select the correct operating system for the product you are
downloading. For example, to download Dell Enterprise Server, select one of the Windows Server
options.
3. Under the applicable software title, select Download File.
If you have purchased Encryption or Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise on-the-box, the software can be
delivered to the target computer using Dell Digital Delivery.
License file(s) are available?
The license file is an XML file located on the ddpe.credant.com site in the Client Licenses folder.
NOTE:
If you purchased your licenses on-the-box, no license file is necessary. The entitlement are automatically downloaded from
Dell upon activation of any new Encryption or Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise client.
Servers meet required hardware specifications?
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Preparation Checklist - Initial Implementation