Category: ePolicy Orchestrator

McAfee Agent 4.6.0 Patch 3 is now available

McAfee has released the third patch for its agent 4.6.0.

This release includes new features, fixes, and enhancements including:

  • Support for Windows and Non Windows Builds
  • Updated McAfee Agent Extension
  • Platform Support for Solaris 11 (Sparc), Scientific Linux 5.7 and 6, and Debian 5.1 and 6.0.4
  • Resolved issues as listed in PD24187

To download McAfee Agent 4.6 Patch 3, go to the McAfee downloads site at: http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/downloads.aspx.

For a full list of changes, see the Release Notes in PD24187:
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=PD24187.

How to install McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 4.6.4

It has been a while since I posted a how-to guide. In this post I will show you how-to install McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 4.6.4.

To download ePolicy Orchestrator 4.6.4, go to the McAfee downloads site at: http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/downloads.aspx.  Be aware that a valid NAI grant number is necessary for download.

After you downloaded the installation files you can unzip it to any location of your choosing.

Note 1. In this post I installed ePolicy Orchestrator on a test machine with a local SQL express version installed. In a production environment it is highly recommended to install a full SQL (2005 or higher) version on a seperate server.

Continue reading “How to install McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 4.6.4”

ePolicy Orchestrator 4.6.4 now available

McAfee has released version 4.6.4 of its ePolicy Orchestrator product.

This release includes new fixes, features, and functionality:

  • Multiple resolved issues
  • Improved dashboards
  • MyAverts Threat Advisory dashboard has been replaced with the McAfee Labs dashboard

To download ePolicy Orchestrator 4.6.4, go to the McAfee downloads site at: http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/downloads.aspx.  Be aware that a valid NAI grant number is necessary for download.

For a full list of changes, see the Release Notes in PD24055:
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=PD24055.

Compatibility Issue between HDLP 9.1+ and VSE 8.8 P1 /VSE 8.7 P5 / HIPS 8.0 P1

McAfee has identified a compatibility issue in the VirusScan driver code of several McAfee products when interacting with McAfee Host DLP 9.1+.

This issue is critical, but the risk of encounter is low.

Specifically, when any of these products — VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 Patch 1, VSE 8.7 Patch 5, *OR* Host Intrusion Protection (HIPs) 8.0 Patch 1 — are operating on the same system as Host Data Loss Prevention (HDLP) 9.1+, random BSODs (Blue Screens of Death) may occur. PLEASE NOTE that HDLP does not need to be configured, only active on endpoints for this random issue to occur.

VSE 8.8 Patch 1 is functional and operational, and resolves numerous VSE issues. McAfee will resolve the incompatibility with a VSE and/or HIPS patch.

RECOMMENDATIONS
1. If you DO have HDLP 9.1+ installed on a system running VSE and HIPS, do NOT upgrade to any of the following versions:
– VSE 8.7 Patch 5
– VSE 8.8 Patch 1
– Host IPS 8.0 Patch 1
Wait to install VSE 8.8 or HIPS 8.0 with the hot fixes as soon as they are available.

2. If you DO have HDLP 9.1+ *AND* the affected VSE/HIPS versions installed on the same system, de-install HDLP. This can be accomplished via ePO. Wait to install VSE 8.8 or HIPS 8.0 with the hot fixes as soon as they are available.

3. If you do NOT have HDLP 9.x installed on any system in your production environment, proceed with the VSE 8.8 Patch 1, 8.7 Patch 5, or HIPS 8.0 Patch 1 installations. Again, VSE 8.8 Patch 1 is functional and operational, and resolves numerous VSE issues.

For further information, please reference the McAfee KnowledgeBase. Log in to mysupport.mcafee.com and search for KB73722.

Update McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PC

McAfee hasreleased version 5.2.11 for Endpoint Encryption for PC. It is a maintenance release and is now available from the McAfee Downloads site.

For additional information, see the Release Notes documents below:

  • Endpoint Encryption Manager – PD23460
  • Endpoint Encryption for PC – PD23457

    • useful McAfee docs

    Hi guys,

    Here are some very useful docs from McAfee products.

    epo 4;6 product guide en-us

    epo 4.6 install guide en-us

    epo 4.5 cluster install guide en-us

    vse 8.8 best practices guide

    vse 8.7 best practices

    Host Intrusion Prevention 800 Product Guide for ePO 450

    hip 8.0 installation guide en-us

    Best practices for using Netbackup in enviroments with McAfee

    ePolicy Orchestrator 4.0 EOL

    As of September 30th 2011 the support for ePolicy Orchestrator version 4.0 will be stopped. ePO 4.0 will no longer be tested with new releases of related products or utilities. As of this date, technical support will no longer be provided for ePO 4.0.

    Customers who are still running ePO 4.0 as of 9/30/2011 will be required to migrate to a currently supported version of the product (ePO 4.5 or the following release) immediately.

    For more information on End of Life and End of Support for McAfee Products, see: http://www.mcafee.com/us/enterprise/support/customer_service/end_life.html

    McAfee DAT Update: EOL for V1 DAT Files Mar 31, 2010

    March 31, 2010 will be the last day V1 DATs will be transmitted.

    On April 1, 2010, McAfee Labs will no longer produce or ship V1 DATs. THIS MEANS THAT ANY V1 ENABLED PRODUCT WILL FAIL TO UPDATE DAT FILES.

    Product Versions Affected and Reaching EOL on Mar 31, 2010
    – McAfee Email & Web Security Virtual Appliance, Ver. 5.0
    – McAfee PortalShield, Ver. 1.0.1
    – McAfee SecurityShield, Ver. 1.0
    – McAfee Email Gateway, Ver. 6.7.1 HF6
    – McAfee Email Edge Gateway, Ver. 2.7.0
    – McAfee WebShield SMTP, Ver. 4.5MR3

    McAfee recommends moving to the latest supported product version. Please refer to the following McAfee information for more details:

    KB60992 (List of which products and versions use V1 vs. V2 DAT files; products with custom support through Dec 31, 2010)

    KB60404 (Basic information on V1 & V2 DAT files (Names.dat, Scan.dat, Clean.dat)) 

    McAfee Product End of Life (EOL) List and EOL Policy

    ePO 4.5 backup and restore procedure

    If you ever are in the situation that your ePO 4.5 server crashed and you need to reinstall it check it this procedure for getting it started and running again:

    http://www.jackcobben.nl/?page_id=233 

    NOTE: If you don’t follow these steps then you arein trouble. Make sure you have the same server name and same database instance name (EPOSERVER). Otherwise you can reinstall SQL again to get it working !!!!!