Installing and Configuring an Endpoint Policy Server

We recommend that you use a distributed deployment that contains external Endpoint Policy Servers on dedicated computers.

• Install at least one Endpoint Policy Server for each remote site.
• For larger sites, install many Endpoint Policy Servers to improve performance.

An Endpoint Policy Server is a Log Server that you configure as an Endpoint Policy Server.

To install an Endpoint Policy Server:

Use the instructions in the Installation and Upgrade Guide to install a Log Server.

Related Topics Configuring an Endpoint Policy Server

Configuring an Endpoint Policy Server

To define a new Endpoint Policy Server:

1. In SmartEndpoint, go to Manage > Endpoint Servers.

   The Endpoint Server window opens.

2. Click New.

   To edit an existing server, select it from the list and click Edit.

3. Enter Server Name and IP Address.
4. Select Endpoint Policy Server
5. Click Next.
6. Select an option to initiate secure trusted communication now or later:
   • Initiate trusted communication (If the servers are up and able to communicate)
     • Enter and confirm an Activation Key. You will enter this same key on the other servers.
     • Click Initialize.
   • Skip and initiate trusted communication later (If the servers are not ready to communicate)
7. Click Next.

   A warning pop-up window shows.

8. Click OK.
9. Click Finish.

   The Install Database window opens.

10. Wait for the database installation to finish.

    The Close button becomes available.