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Using the serial console
Restarting sensors via the Network Security console
The Network Security console now provides a way to restart sensors remotely in
both software and appliance nodes. This procedure restarts the sensor process
without restarting other Network Security processes, and without rebooting the
node itself.
Note: SuperUsers and Administrators can restart Network Security sensors;
StandardUsers and RestrictedUsers cannot. See
page 319 for more about permissions.
To restart sensors on both software and appliance nodes
1
In the Network Security console, right-click a monitoring interface object
under either a software or appliance node.
2
Click Restart Sensor.
Checking and applying licenses
The Network Security console provides a way to check the status of the
Symantec Network Security license applied to each node.
Note: SuperUsers and Administrators can check the licenses of Network
Security sensors; StandardUsers and RestrictedUsers cannot. See
reference"
on page 319 for more about permissions.
To check your license status
1
In the Network Security console, click Admin > Node > Licensing.
2
In Select Node, select the Network Security software node or 7100 Series
appliance node from the pull-down list whose license you want to check.
3
Click OK.
4
In License Information for <nodename>
bandwidth, expiry date, and Symantec System ID.
In addition to the Network Security console, Symantec Network Security 7100
Series appliances also provide a serial port. You can connect a serial console to
an appliance to perform some basic initial configuration tasks. The serial
console makes the following commands available:
help
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Getting started
About the management interfaces
"User groups reference"
"User groups
view the license status,
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