Using The Zenworks Endpoint Security Management Service; About The Management Service; Server Selection And Installation - Novell ZENWORKS ENDPOINT SECURITY MANAGEMENT 3.5 - ADMINISTRATION Administration Manual

Using the ZENworks Endpoint
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Security Management Service
The Management Service in Novell
service for Endpoint Security Management. It is used to create authentication credentials, design and
store security policies and their components, and provide remediation through a robust reporting
service. It provides security policies and user information to the Policy Distribution Service, as well
as providing opaque credentials to Endpoint Security Clients.
The following graphic illustrates the role of the Management Service:
Security policies, credentials, and reports are stored in an SQL database(s), which may reside on the
same server as the Management Service or on remote servers.
The following sections contain additional information:
Section 4.1, "About the Management Service," on page 37
Section 4.2, "Securing Server Access," on page 38
Section 4.3, "Distributing and Renewing ZENworks Endpoint Security Management
Credentials," on page 39

4.1 About the Management Service

The following sections contain additional information:
Section 4.1.1, "Server Selection and Installation," on page 37
Section 4.1.2, "Server Maintenance," on page 38
Section 4.1.3, "Upgrading the Software," on page 38
Section 4.1.4, "Uninstall," on page 38

4.1.1 Server Selection and Installation

See ZENworks Endpoint Security Management Installation Guide
instructions.
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ZENworks Endpoint Security Management is the central

Using the ZENworks Endpoint Security Management Service

for selection and installation
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