Deploying EPP Server via OVA File

Overview

This document helps you, deploy OVA on the VirtualBox, and set up Seqrite Endpoint Protection server.

OVA (Open Virtualization Appliance) file contains a compressed version of a virtual machine. When you deploy an OVA file, the virtual machine is extracted and imported into the virtualization software installed on your computer.

The OVA build file is provided to address any of the following scenarios at the customer end.

This OVA will create an Ubuntu 22.04 LTS machine on top of the VirtualBox and then you can proceed through the configuration of the pre-installed Seqrite Endpoint Protection server.

OVA Details

Prerequisites

o Product Key

o Static IP Address

o Gateway

o Subnetmask

o DNS

Note: For seamless working of OVA over virtual box, it is recommended to have only one hypervisor installed on the system. Other than the Oracle Virtual Box, ensure that no other hypervisor is installed on the system.

Step 1: Deploy OVA on VirtualBox

Follow these steps to deploy OVA on the VirtualBox.

1. Download and install Oracle VM VirtualBox on Windows machine.
2. Open the VirtualBox.
3. Go to File > Import Appliance.
4. In this step, choose a virtual appliance file to import. Click Browse and select Seqrite Endpoint Protection_8.3_UBUNTU22.ova file.
5. Click Next and follow the wizard.
6. Click Import. When the Import is complete, VirtualBox creates VM with Ubuntu. On this, you will configure the pre-installed Seqrite Endpoint Protection 8.3 server.
7. Start the VM. The Network Error prompt appears.
8. Click Change Network Settings. The error prompt disappears.
9. Go to Settings > Network. Click Ok.
10. Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager window appears. OVA is deployed successfully on the VM.
11. Click Start icon to start the VM. The VM is ready for use.

Step 2: Configure Seqrite Endpoint Protection server

1. On the VM, login with the given credentials.

    Note: It is recommended to change the password after installing the Seqrite Endpoint Protection server.

2. Provide the following details one after another and hit [Enter].
   o Static IP Address
   o Subnetmask
   o Gateway
   o DNS
3. Software License Agreement appears. Read the License Agreement carefully. Installation and usage of Seqrite Endpoint Protection is subject to your formal acceptance of the Seqrite Endpoint Protection end-user license terms and conditions. To continue, hit [Enter] or press R key to read more.
4. Terms & Conditions appear. To continue, hit [Enter] or press R key to read more. To continue, type A and hit [Enter] to accept the terms and conditions; D option is to decline. If you decline, the installation process is stopped.
5. Wait till the system is getting configured for user. It might take 5 to 6 minutes.
6. The Proxy Settings screen appears. If you are using a proxy server to connect to the Internet, type 1 and hit enter.

If you want to continue without enabling Proxy Settings, type 2 and hit enter. The Proxy Setting information is used by Seqrite Endpoint Protection server for internet connectivity, activation and for downloading updates.

To enable and configure proxy settings:

a. Type the IP address of the proxy server or domain name (For example, proxy.yourcompany.com) and hit [Enter].

b. Type the port number of the proxy server (For example: 80) and hit [Enter].

c. Type 1 to Authenticate to connect through the Proxy server. Type 2 to continue without authentication.

d. Type User Name.

e. The success message appears if the connection to the proxy server is successful.

7. The Product Key screen appears. Enter the Product key without the hyphen. The Product Key will be validated. The success message appears.
8. The Customer Information screen appears. Verify information about the customer step by step. This information is important to activate Seqrite Endpoint Protection on your machine. If you are a new customer, enter the information step by step.

Note: If you are reactivating using the same key, there are two options:

a. Type 1 to continue with existing information.

b. Type 2 to update the information.

Note: The maximum length for the first name is 50 characters.

9. The Authentication screen appears. Create Seqrite Endpoint Protection administrator password to access the Web console and endpoint password to access the endpoint settings at the endpoint side.
   a. Type in Administrator Email Address and hit [Enter] or you can continue with the existing Email address. To continue, hit [Enter].
   b. Type in your password and hit [Enter]. Type password again to confirm the password and hit [Enter]. You cannot view the typed password.
   c. You can provide client credentials. This is optional. Type 1 to specify client credentials and hit [Enter]. Type in client password and hit [Enter]. Type client password again to confirm the password and hit [Enter]. You cannot view the typed password.
   d. This helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing the Web console and make changes in your settings or remove the endpoints.
   e. Type 2 to continue without providing client credentials and hit [Enter].
10. The installation summary screen appears. Activation and Server Configuration data is displayed. Please note the Seqrite Endpoint Protection console URL.
    a. Type 1 to save summary file and hit [Enter].
    b. Type 2 to continue without saving and hit [Enter].
11. The installation process starts. Tenant onboarding starts.
12. It prompts you to change the temporary epp user password, for security purpose.

Step 3: Log on to Seqrite Endpoint Protection server

1. Paste the console access URL in any browser. Example: https://login/eps.

Supported Web Browsers:

2. Provide the credentials.

Seqrite Endpoint Protection console is ready to use.

Exiting the Setup

You can exit from the setup process by pressing Control C keys.

Confirmation message appears. Again, press Control C keys to exit the setup.

Note: Currently, OVA deployment does not support Control Center Server. The OVA set up can be used for Standlone Server.