Features

  • Seamlessly integrates essential technologies such as antivirus, antispyware, firewall, intrusion prevention, device and application control.
  • Requires only a single agent that is managed by a single management console.
  • Provides unmatched endpoint protection from the market leader in endpoint security.
  • Enables instant NAC upgrade without additional software deployment for each endpoint.
  • Stops malware such as viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, bots, zero-day threats and rootkits.
  • Prevents security outbreaks thus reducing administrative overhead.
  • Lowers total cost of ownership for endpoint security.

System Requirements

Client Workstations and Servers

Processor

Note: Itanium is not supported

  • Intel Pentium processor or compatible architecture (32-bit and 64-bit)

Windows Operating Systems (32-bit and 64-bit versions)

  • Windows 2000 Professional, Server, Advanced Server, Datacenter Server, Small Business Server with Service Pack 3 or later
  • Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Embedded Edition, Media Center Edition with Service Pack 1 or later
  • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, Web Edition, Small Business Server, Compute Cluster Server, Storage Server
  • Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, Web Edition
  • Windows Small Business Server, Standard Edition, Premium Edition
  • Windows Essential Business Server, Standard Edition, Premium Edition

Linux Operating Systems (32-bit and 64-bit versions)

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.x, 4.x, 5.x
  • SuSE Linux Enterprise (server/desktop) 9.x, 10.x
  • Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES/OES2)
  • VMWare ESX 2.5, 3.x
  • Ubuntu 7.x, 8.x
  • Debian 4.x

Memory

256 MB of RAM or more

Hard Disk

600 MB or more

Management Server

Processor

Note: Itanium is not supported

Intel Pentium processor or compatible architecture (32-bit and 64-bit)

Windows Operating Systems (32-bit and 64-bit versions)

  • Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, Datacenter Server, Small Business Server with Service Pack 3 or later
  • Windows XP Professional Edition with Service Pack 1 or later
  • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, Web Edition, Small Business Server, Compute Cluster Server, Storage Server
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, Web Edition
  • Windows Small Business Server, Standard Edition, Premium Edition
  • Windows Essential Business Server, Standard Edition, Premium Edition

Memory

1 GB of RAM or more

Hard Disk

2 GB or more

Management Console

Processor

Note: Itanium is not supported

Intel Pentium processor or compatible architecture (32-bit and 64-bit)

Windows Operating Systems (32-bit and 64-bit versions)

  • Windows 2000 Professional, Server, Advanced Server, Datacenter Server, Small Business Server with Service Pack 3 or later
  • Windows XP Professional Edition with Service Pack 1 or later
  • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, Web Edition, Small Business Server, Compute Cluster Server, Storage Server
  • Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, UltimateMemory
  • 512 MB of RAM or more

Hard Disk

15 MB or more

Database
Embedded database provided. Also supports:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Hard Disk

4 GB or more

 
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Symantec Endpoint Protection 11

Pros
Symantec monitors incoming and outgoing email.

Cons
Although 24/7 support is an available option, it isn't available at the basic support level.

The Verdict

Symantec Endpoint Protection is a viable security system for business-wide protection.