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Sophos Endpoint Security and Control Installation Guide
This guide explains how to install Sophos Endpoint Security and Control on a Windows server. It begins with checking hardware, operating system, and required Microsoft components, then walks through preparing the server, downloading the installers, and installing the Enterprise Console and optional NAC Manager.
After the core components are installed, the document shows how to create computer groups, configure security policies, locate computers on the network, and protect them. It also provides information on required SQL Server and .NET Framework versions, as well as how to obtain technical support. This manual is written in Chinese.
Sophos Control 9.7 specifications
| SQL Server version | SQL Server 2008 Express (or 2005 Express) |
|---|---|
| .NET Framework version | 3.5 |
| Supported Windows Server | Windows Server 2003 SP1 |
| Supported Windows XP | Windows XP 64-bit SP1 |
| Supported Windows Essential Business Server | 2008 |
Source: Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 9.7 Installation Guide
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Questions answered in these manuals
What are the system requirements for installing Sophos Endpoint Security and Control?
You must verify that the hardware, operating system, and required Microsoft system software meet the requirements listed on the Sophos website before starting the installation.
From: Sophos Endpoint Security and Control Installation Guide
How do I install the Enterprise Console?
Log in as an administrator, run the Enterprise Console installer (file name contains "sec"), follow the wizard, accept defaults, choose a full installation, and restart the computer when prompted.
From: Sophos Endpoint Security and Control Installation Guide
What are the system requirements for installing Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 9.7?
You must verify that the hardware, operating system, and required Microsoft software meet the requirements listed on the Sophos website before starting the installation.
From: Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 9.7 Installation Guide