Chapter Introduction This guide describes how to get started with F-Secure Client Security and includes installation instructions for: • Client Security • Policy Manager For detailed instructions on the installation and use of the products, refer to the applicable product manuals included on the installation CD. The most recent versions of the manuals are also available in PDF format on our web site at www.f-secure.com/webclub.
Chapter Installing Client Security Topics: The following information is provided here: • System requirements • System requirements • Remote and local installation options for corporate computers • Stand-alone installation • Remote installation • Local installation and Policy Manager...
8 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Client Security System requirements Read the following before starting to use the product. The recommended requirements for installing and using the product on your computer are: System requirements Processor: • On Windows Vista and Windows 7: Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz or higher •...
Note: Use only the subscription key delivered with the product. You can use the subscription key for the number of installations your license is for (see the ‘F-Secure License’ note in this guide). If you have problems in registering, please contact F-Secure Technical Support.
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10 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Client Security 5. Select the installation type: • Automatic installation: The product is installed automatically. Existing security products may be automatically replaced. The product is installed to the default directory. • Step by step installation: You can make selections during the installation. You can for example, change the installation directory.
F-Secure Client Security | Installing Client Security | 11 Remote installation Remote installation with Policy Manager is recommended for networks with more than 5 workstations. If you are not familiar with Policy Manager, refer to the Policy Manager Administrator's Guide included on www.f-secure.com/webclub.
Note: Use only the subscription key delivered with the product. You can use the subscription key for the number of installations your license is for (see the ‘F-Secure License’ note in this guide). If you have problems in registering, please contact F-Secure Technical Support.
F-Secure Client Security | Installing Client Security | 13 5. Select the installation type: • Automatic installation: The product is installed automatically. Existing security products may be automatically replaced. The product is installed to the default directory. • Step by step installation: You can make selections during the installation. You can for example, change the installation directory.
System requirements. • Product registration • User interface modes. • Installing the product • Steps for installing Policy Manager components on a single computer. • Remote deployment of other • Remote deployment of F-Secure products to corporate computers. F-Secure products...
16 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager System requirements This section provides the system requirements for both Policy Manager Server and Policy Manager Console. Policy Manager Server In order to install Policy Manager Server, your system must meet the minimum requirements given here.
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F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager | 17 Operating system: Microsoft Windows: • Windows XP Professional (SP2 or higher) • Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit) with or without SP1; Business, Enterprise or Ultimate editions • Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit); Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate editions •...
In order to improve our service, we collect statistical information regarding the use of F-Secure products. To help F-Secure provide better service and support, you can allow us to link this information to your contact information. To allow this, please enter the customer number from your license certificate during the installation of Policy Manager.
F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager | 19 Installing the product This section explains the steps required to install Policy Manager. Here you will find instructions for installing the main product components; Policy Manager Server and Policy Manager Console.
20 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager Select components to install The next stage is to select the product components to install. To continue installing the product: 1. Select the components to install and click Next to continue.
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F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager | 21 • Select both Policy Manager Server and Policy Manager Console to install both components on the same machine. • Select Policy Manager Server if you want to install Policy Manager Console on a separate machine.
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22 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager You can find your customer number in the license certificate provided with the product. 4. If setup does not detect any previous installation of Policy Manager, it asks you to confirm if a previous installation of the product exists: •...
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F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager | 23 Policy Manager Server will use as a repository. You can use the previous commdir as a backup, or you can delete it once you have verified that Policy Manager Server is correctly installed.
24 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager Complete installation of the product The next stage is to complete the installation of the product. 1. Review the changes that setup is about to make, then click Start to start installing the selected components.
F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager | 25 2. Click Finish to complete the installation. 3. Restart your computer if you are prompted to do so. Run Policy Manager Console The last stage in setting up the product is to run Policy Manager Console for the first time.
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26 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager 1. Run Policy Manager Console by selecting Start Programs F-Secure Policy Manager Console F-Secure Policy Manager Console. When Policy Manager Console is run for the first time, the Console Setup Wizard collects the information needed to create an initial connection to the server.
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F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager | 27 • Administrator mode - enables all administrator features. • Read-only mode - allows you to view administrator data, but no changes can be made. If you select Read-only mode, you will not be able to administer hosts. To change to...
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28 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager 6. Enter the path where the administrator’s public key and private key files will be stored.
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F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager | 29 By default, key files are stored in the Policy Manager Console installation directory: Program Files\F-Secure\Administrator. 7. Click Next to continue. Note: If the key-pair does not already exist, it will be created later in the setup process.
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30 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager 10. Re-enter your passphrase in the Confirm passphrase field and click Next. 11. Click Finish to complete the setup process.
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When setting up workstations, you must provide them with a copy of the admin.pub key file (or access to it). If you install the F-Secure products on the workstations remotely with Policy Manager, a copy of the admin.pub key file is installed automatically on them. However, if you run the setup from a CD, you must transfer a copy of the admin.pub key file manually to the workstations.
32 | F-Secure Client Security | Installing Policy Manager Remote deployment of other F-Secure products The steps given here are general guidelines for deploying other F-Secure products with Policy Manager. Policy Manager can install software to new hosts that are not yet centrally managed. These hosts can be...
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