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  • 1.  SEP 11.0.6 to 12.1 on 2008 R2 ENT

    Posted Jul 19, 2012 06:24 AM

    Hello Team,

    I am looking for the best industry practices for the above migration.

    11.0.6 is now running on 2008 x32 std and we are planning to replace this server with a new 2008 R2 std edition by upgrading it to 12.1.

    Please advise the best practices for this migration.

    Thank You !

    Nivil



  • 2.  RE: SEP 11.0.6 to 12.1 on 2008 R2 ENT
    Best Answer

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Jul 19, 2012 07:17 AM

    Hello,

    In your case, you would be migrating the server OS as well as SEP 11.x to SEP 12.1.

    Check this Thread which speaks on the same issue - 

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/symantec-1106-121-migration-question

    In your case - there are 2 scenarios - 

    1. Upgrade the SEPM 11.x on the existing 2k8 32 bit server to SEP 12.1, then move the installation to the new 2k8 64 bit server by performing a disaster recovery.

    How to move Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 12.1 from one machine to another

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH171767

    Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1: Best Practices for Disaster Recovery with the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH160736

    OR

    2. Move the installation of SEPM 11.x from the existing 2k8 32 bit server to the new 2k8 64 bit server, then upgrade it to SEP 12.1 after it's moved.

    How to move Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager from one machine to another

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH104389

    How to point clients to a new SEPM after decommissioning or replacing the primary SEPM.

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH92556

     

    Migrating from Symantec Endpoint Protection v.11.x clients to Install Symantec Endpoint Protection v.12.1. could migrate flawlessly without any issues.

    It is always recommended to perform a Disaster Recovery for SEPM 11.x before Migrating to SEP 12.1 as a Backup step.

    Migrate path for would be :

    SEP 11.x  ----> 12.1 RU1---> SEP 12.1 RU1 MP1

    Here are few steps to look at for Migration:

    1) How to upgrade the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) to Version 12.1 RU1

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH176260

    2) Upgrading and migrating to Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH163602

    3) Steps to prepare computers to install Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 client

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH163112

    4) Activating your Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 product license

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH162623

    Also, check the Articles for the Migration on :

    Quick Access to Symantec Knowledgebase Articles of Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/quick-access-symantec-knowledgebase-articles-symantec-endpoint-protection-121

    SEP 11.x to SEP 12.1 Upgrade process graphical overview

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/sep-11x-sep-121-upgrade-process-graphical-overview

    WhitePaper for Migration: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/downloads/migration-whitepaper-symantec-endpoint-protection-version-121

    Hope that helps!!