Dell Security Management Server Virtual Quick Start and Installation Guide v11.9

At initial installation, Security Management Server Virtual is delivered as an OVA file, an Open Virtual Application used to deliver software that runs on a virtual machine. The OVA file is available at www.dell.com/support, on the Product Support pages for the following Dell Data Security products:

• Encryption
• Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise

To download the OVA file:

1. Navigate to the Drivers and downloads page for the appropriate product listed above.
2. Click Drivers & downloads.
3. Select the appropriate VMware ESXi version.
4. Download the appropriate bundle.

To install the OVA file:

Before you begin, ensure that all system and virtual environment Requirements are met.

1. Do one of the following:

   VMware	In the Dell installation media, locate Security Management Server Virtual v11.x.x Build x.ova and double-click to import into VMware. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE:If the import fails when using VMware, then the web client is the suggested path for importing the OVA file. For more information, see https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2151537.
   Hyper-V Follow instructions for Windows 10 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/.	Requirements: Generation 1 virtual machine Security Management Server Virtual comes in VHDX format. A disk should not be defined, and the disk should be added to the virtual machine after it is created within Hyper-V. See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/get-started/create-a-virtual-machine-in-hyper-v.
   Server-based Operating Systems	Follow instructions: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/get-started/install-the-hyper-v-role-on-windows-server.
   ESXi Follow instructions:https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2109708	OVA import process: See https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.html.hostclient.doc/GUID-FBEED81C-F9D9-4193-BDCC-CC4A60C20A4E_copy.html.

2. Power on Security Management Server Virtual.
3. Select the language for the license agreement, and select Display EULA.
4. Read the agreement, and select Accept EULA.
5. If an update is available, select Accept.

6. Select Connected Mode or Disconnected Mode.

   NOTE:

   If you select Disconnected Mode, it can never be changed to Connected mode.

   Disconnected mode isolates the Dell Server from the Internet and an unsecured LAN or other network. All updates must be performed manually. For more information about Disconnected mode and policies, refer to AdminHelp.

7. In Set delluser Password, enter the current (default) password, delluser, then enter a unique password, re-enter the unique password, and select Apply.

   Passwords must include the following:

   • At least 8 characters
   • At least 1 uppercase letter
   • At least 1 digit
   • At least 1 special character
   NOTE:It is possible to retain the default password by selecting Cancel, or by pressing Escape on the keyboard.
8. Select close to enter into configure hostname window.
9. In Configure Hostname, use the backspace key to remove the default hostname. Enter a unique hostname and select OK.

10. In Configure Network Settings, choose either option below, then select OK.

    • (Default) Use DHCP (IPv4)

    • (Recommended) InUse DHCP, press the space bar to remove the X and manually enter these addresses, as applicable:

      Static IP

      Network Mask

      Default Gateway

      DNS Server 1

      DNS Server 2

      DNS Server 3

      Either IPv6 or IPv4 can be selected for a static configuration.

    • NOTE:When using a static IP, you must also create a host entry in the DNS server.
11. At the time zone confirmation prompt, select OK.
12. When the message displays to indicate that first boot configuration is completed, select OK.
13. Configure SMTP Settings.
14. Import an Existing Certificate or Enroll a New Server Certificate.
15. Update Security Management Server Virtual.

16. Install an FTP client that supports SFTP on port 22, and Set up File Transfer (FTP) Users.

    Security Management Server Virtual installation tasks are complete.