What is Dell Security Management Server Virtual
Summary: Dell Security Management Server Virtual (formerly Dell Data Protection Virtual Edition) is a virtual appliance server that manages Dell Data Security (formerly Dell Data Protection) products. ...
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This guide gives a brief description on the functions and features of Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
Affected Products:
- Dell Security Management Server Virtual
- Dell Data Protection Virtual Edition
Affected Versions:
- v8.2.0 and Later
Affected Operating Systems:
- Linux
The following are common questions asked about Dell Security Management Server Virtual:
How do I download Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual can be downloaded from Dell Support. For more information, refer to How to Download Dell Security Management Server.
How do I identify the version of Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
The version of Dell Security Management Server Virtual can be identified by the UI or the installer. For more information, refer to How to Identify the Dell Data Security Server Version.
What are Dell Security Management Server Virtual system requirements?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual system requirements differ between versions. For more information, refer to Dell Security Management Server Virtual System Requirements.
What are Dell Security Management Server Virtual network requirements?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual network requirements differ between versions. For information, refer to Dell Data Security Server Network and Firewall Requirements.
How do I create a certificate for Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Creating a certificate involves creating a certificate signing request (CSR), providing the CSR to an internal certificate authority (CA) or third party, and then producing a PFX format certificate to be used by the server. For more information, refer to How to Create a Domain or Third-Party Certificate for Dell Data Security.
How do I install Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Dell Security Management Virtual can be installed on Hyper-V, vSphere, or VMware Workstation. For more information, refer to How to Install Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I manage Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual is managed from an administration console. For more information, refer to How to Access the Dell Data Security Server Administration Console.
How do I configure Dell Security Management Server Virtual to manage endpoints?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual requires configuration to manage endpoints. For more information, refer to How to Configure the Dell Data Security Server Administration Console.
How do I configure Dell Security Management Server Virtual to authenticate Dell Encryption Enterprise with Windows Hello?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual may be configured to authenticate Dell Encryption Enterprise with Windows Hello. For more information, refer to How to Configure Dell Encryption Enterprise to Authenticate with Windows Hello.
How do I add entitlements?
Entitlements (software licenses) are added within the administration console. For more information, refer to How to Manage Entitlements for Dell Data Security.
How do I stop or start services?
Services are stopped or started within the Dell Security Management Server Virtual appliance user interface (UI). For more information, refer to How to Stop and Start Services in Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I configure SMTP settings for Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) settings may be configured for Dell Security Management Server Virtual. For more information, refer to How to Configure SMTP Settings for Dell Data Security Servers.
How do I commit policies?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual policies are committed within the administration console. For more information, refer to How to Commit Policies for Dell Data Security Servers.
How do I transfer files to or from Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Files may be transferred over FTP or SSH. For more information, refer to How to Create an FTP User in Dell Security Management Server Virtual or How to Enable SSH in Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I point to a proxy server?
A proxy server may be set within Dell Security Management Server Virtual. For more information, refer to How to Configure Proxy Settings in Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I enable or disable the firewall?
The firewall may be enabled and disabled by using the console in Dell Security Management Server Virtual. For more information, refer to How to Enable and Disable the Firewall for Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I enable remote database access?
Remote database access is enabled within Dell Security Management Server Virtual. For more information, refer to How to Enable Remote Database Access to Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I perform or restore a backup?
Backups are automatically performed within Dell Security Management Server Virtual. An administrator should offload the backups on a weekly basis. For more information, refer to How to Back Up and Restore Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I back up the Advanced Threat Prevention certificate?
The Advanced Threat Prevention certificate is backed up from the administration console. For more information, refer to How to Back Up and Restore the Advanced Threat Prevention Certificate for Dell Data Security Servers.
How do I back up PostgreSQL audit events?
PostgreSQL audit events may be backed up. For more information, refer to How to Back Up PostgreSQL Audit Events for Dell Data Security Servers.
What is recommended for disaster recovery and high availability?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual supports hot and cold redundancy. For more information, refer to Disaster Recovery and High Availability on Dell Data Security Servers.
How do I schedule reports?
Reports are scheduled within the administration console. For more information, refer to How to Schedule Managed Reports for Dell Data Security Servers.
How do I enable Compliance Reporter?
Compliance Reporter is a legacy feature for custom reports. For more information, refer to How to Enable Compliance Reporter for Dell Data Security Servers.
How do I disable TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1?
TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 may be disabled for network communication security. For more information, refer to How to Disable TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 on Dell Security Management Server and Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I resolve low disk space on Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual may have multiple steps taken to resolve low disk space. For more information, refer to How to Resolve Dell Security Management Server Virtual Low Disk Space.
How do I reset the built-in user passwords?
Built-in user accounts may have their passwords reset. For more information, refer to How to Reset Dell Security Management Server Virtual Built-In User Passwords.
What code-signing certificates do Dell Data Security products use?
Dell Data Security signing certificate information is made available along with the version in which each signing certificate is used. For more information, refer to Dell Data Security Signing Certificate Updates.
How do I collect logs to troubleshoot Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
The log collection process for Dell Security Management Server Virtual requires an FTP to be set up to collect the logs. For more information, refer to How to Collect Logs for Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I upgrade Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual upgrades differ based on the version of the server. For more information, refer to How to Upgrade Dell Security Management Server Virtual.
How do I uninstall Dell Security Management Server Virtual?
Dell Security Management Server Virtual is a virtual appliance contained within a hypervisor. The virtual appliance may be deleted once all endpoints connected to it have had their software disabled and uninstalled.
- Dell highly recommends backing up the server to prevent any potential data loss.
- Do not delete Dell Security Management Server Virtual prior to preparing endpoints for server deletion. This may include disabling policy, decrypting endpoints, or uninstalling endpoints.
- Depending on the technologies in use, the server may contain the encryption keys required to decrypt an endpoint.
To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
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