Installation guide

Table 2-1 Installation options
Installation
option
Details
Express The most direct installation path. Use this option if you want to accept McAfee's
default installation settings.
Custom Customize your installation. Use this option when you want to specify the details
of your software installation, including:
• The destination folder where the software is installed (C:\Program Files\McAfee
\ePolicy Orchestrator\ by default).
• The ports used.
Installing SQL Server 2005 Express is optional. You can also specify a different
supported SQL Server, if installed before you begin the McAfee ePO software
installation.
Cluster Perform a cluster installation. Use this option when you want to install into a
cluster environment. Before you begin installing the software:
• Your Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) environment must be set up.
• You must have a supported SQL Server installed in a location accessible to your
cluster.
If you are upgrading from a prior version of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator
software or are migrating from an evaluation version, see Upgrading
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator software.
Things to know before installation
Review this content before beginning your installation.
Be sure that you have read, understood, and complied with the requirements and recommendations
detailed in Installation requirements and recommendations before you begin the installation.
You should have the following information available during the installation:
• McAfee Product License Key (not required to install an evaluation version of the software).
• Authentication credentials:
• Windows authentication credentials — You must provide credentials for a domain administrator
user account.
• SQL authentication credentials — Depending on the SQL Server installation options you choose,
you might be required to provide SQL authentication credentials. For more information about
required SQL Server permissions, see About the SQL Server roles required for installation.
• A destination folder for ePolicy Orchestrator software installation (required for Custom and Cluster
installations).
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