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Installation and upgrade of ePolicy
Orchestrator software
There are two types of ePolicy Orchestrator installations: a new installation in an environment where
no previous version of ePolicy Orchestrator software has been installed, and an upgrade installation
where you are replacing an existing verison of ePolicy Orchestrator software.
Before you install your ePolicy Orchestrator server software, an understanding of the hardware
requirements is very important. See the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 4.5 Installation Guide and follow
the preparation steps. Thorough preparation can ensure you don’t have any problems during your
installation.
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Install new software
Upgrade the software
Move the server
Move McAfee Agents between servers
Install new software
If you are a new McAfee customer and this is your first ePolicy Orchestrator software installation, you
don’t have to transfer any settings from an old McAfee ePO server. Plus, you probably have a McAfee
consultant with you to answer your questions and help you successfully begin using the McAfee ePO
server.
Upgrade the software
There are two ways to upgrade the existing version of the McAfee ePO server. You can perform an
in-place McAfee ePO server upgrade, or a clean installation of the McAfee ePO server. Both installation
processes have their advantages and disadvantages. The following sections list some of the
advantages and disadvantages of each upgrade.
Pros of doing an in-place ePO upgrade
The advantages of an in-place McAfee ePO server upgrade include:
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