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Dell Security Management Server System Requirements

Resumen: System requirements must be met when installing Dell Security Management Server or Dell Data Protection Enterprise Edition Server.

Este artículo se aplica a: Este artículo no se aplica a: Este artículo no está vinculado a ningún producto específico. En este artículo no se identifican todas las versiones de los productos.

Síntomas

System requirements must be addressed before installing or upgrading Dell Security Management Server (formerly Dell Data Protection | Enterprise Edition Server).


Affected Products:

  • Dell Security Management Server
  • Dell Data Protection | Enterprise Edition Server

Affected Operating Systems:

  • Windows

Note: This article focuses on the back-end Dell Security Management Server system requirements. For front-end Dell Security Management Server system requirements, reference Dell Security Management Server Front-End / Dell Data Protection Front-End Server System Requirements.

Causa

Not applicable

Resolución

Dell Security Management Server has specific Network, Hardware, and Software requirements. Click the appropriate section for more information.

Network

For information about network requirements, reference Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Server Network and Firewall Requirements.

Hardware

Click the Dell Security Management Server version for network settings applicable to Dell Encryption Enterprise. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Server Version.

Dell Security Server Management Server has the minimum hardware requirements:

  • CPU: 4 Cores
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Disk Space: 20 GB of available disk space
  • Network Card: 10/100/1000

Dell Security Server Management Server has the minimum hardware requirements:

  • CPU: 2 Cores
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Disk Space: 20 GB of available disk space
  • Network Card: 10/100/1000

Software

Dell Security Management Server has software requirements for:

Click the appropriate section for more information.

Operating Systems

Click the Dell Security Management Server version for supported operating systems. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Server Version.

Note: Dell Security Management Server is supported within an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS). Support for these environments is limited to the functionality of the Dell Security Management Server.
64 bit:
  • Windows Server 2019 Standard, Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2016 Standard, Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, Datacenter
Warning: User Account Control (UAC) must be disabled.
64 bit:
  • Windows Server 2016 Standard, Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, Datacenter
Warning: User Account Control (UAC) must be disabled.
64 bit:
  • Windows Server 2016 Standard, Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise1

1Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4474419This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4490628This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Products.

Warning: User Account Control (UAC) must be disabled.
64 bit:
  • Windows Server 2016 Standard, Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise1

1Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4474419This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4490628This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Products.

Warning: User Account Control (UAC) must be disabled.
64 bit:
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise1

1Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4474419This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4490628This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Products.

Warning: User Account Control (UAC) must be disabled.
32 and 64 bit:
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise12
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise12
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise3
  • Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise3

1User Account Control (UAC) must be disabled.
2Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4474419This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4490628This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Products.
3Requires Windows Server 2003 Support Tools.

32 and 64 bit:
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise12
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise12
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise3
  • Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise3

1User Account Control (UAC) must be disabled.
2Requires Microsoft KB Update 4474419 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4474419This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) and 4490628 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/4490628This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.). For more information about this requirement, reference SHA-1 Signing Certificate Expiration and Deprecation on Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Products.
3Requires Windows Server 2003 Support Tools.

Databases

Note: The database hosting the Dell Security Management Server should be run on a separate computer.

Click the Dell Security Management Server version for supported databases. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Server Version.

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise

1Requires SQL Server 2012 Native Client (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50402This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) on the Dell Security Management Server.

Warning:
  • SQL Express editions are not supported in a production environment.
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) database solutions (such as Azure SQL) are not supported.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise

1Requires SQL Server 2012 Native Client (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50402This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) on the Dell Security Management Server.

Warning:
  • SQL Express editions are not supported in a production environment.
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) database solutions (such as Azure SQL) are not supported.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise

1Requires SQL Server 2012 Native Client (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50402This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) on the Dell Security Management Server.

Warning:
  • SQL Express editions are not supported in a production environment.
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) database solutions (such as Azure SQL) are not supported.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise2

1Requires SQL Server 2012 Native Client (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50402This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) on the Dell Security Management Server.
2Requires Security Update for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 4 (KB3045311) (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=48006This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) if running SP4.

Warning:
  • SQL Express editions are not supported in a production environment.
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) database solutions (such as Azure SQL) are not supported.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise2

1Requires SQL Server 2012 Native Client (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50402This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) on the Dell Security Management Server.
2Requires Security Update for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 4 (KB3045311) (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=48006This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) if running SP4.

Warning:
  • SQL Express editions are not supported in a production environment.
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) database solutions (such as Azure SQL) are not supported.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard, Business Intelligence, Enterprise1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise2
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard, Enterprise

1Requires SQL Server 2012 Native Client (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50402This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) on the Dell Security Management Server.
2Requires Security Update for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 4 (KB3045311) (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=48006This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) if running SP4.

Warning:
  • SQL Express editions are not supported in a production environment.
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) database solutions (such as Azure SQL) are not supported.

LDAPs

Click the Dell Security Management Server version for a list of supported lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) service providers. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Server Version.

  • Active Directory 2016
  • Active Directory 2012 R2
  • Active Directory 2008 R2
  • Hybrid Azure Active Directory
Warning: Software as a Service (SaaS) LDAP solutions (such as Azure Active Directory) are not supported.
  • Active Directory 2016
  • Active Directory 2012 R2
  • Active Directory 2008 R2
Warning: Software as a Service (SaaS) LDAP solutions (such as Azure Active Directory) are not supported.
  • Active Directory 2016
  • Active Directory 2012 R2
  • Active Directory 2008 R2
  • Active Directory 2008
Warning: Software as a Service (SaaS) LDAP solutions (such as Azure Active Directory) are not supported.
  • Active Directory 2012 R2
  • Active Directory 2008 R2
  • Active Directory 2008
Warning: Software as a Service (SaaS) LDAP solutions (such as Azure Active Directory) are not supported.
  • Active Directory 2012 R2
  • Active Directory 2008 R2
  • Active Directory 2008
  • Active Directory 2003
Warning: Software as a Service (SaaS) LDAP solutions (such as Azure Active Directory) are not supported.
  • Active Directory 2008 R2
  • Active Directory 2008
  • Active Directory 2003
Warning: Software as a Service (SaaS) LDAP solutions (such as Azure Active Directory) are not supported.
  • Active Directory 2008
  • Active Directory 2003
Warning: Software as a Service (SaaS) LDAP solutions (such as Azure Active Directory) are not supported.

Applications

Click the Dell Security Management Server version for specific application requirements. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Dell Data Security / Dell Data Protection Server Version.

  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Update 1 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP 1 Redistributable Package
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package are automatically installed if not present on the computer.
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.6.1
Note: Reference How to Determine Which .NET Framework Versions Are Installed (https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/migration-guide/how-to-determine-which-versions-are-installed This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) for more information.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client
Note: Reference https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50402 This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. for more information.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package, and Windows Installer 3.1 are automatically installed if not present on the computer.
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.6.1
Note: Reference https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50402 This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. for more information.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package, and Windows Installer 3.1 are automatically installed if not present on the computer.
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.5
Note: Reference How to Determine Which .NET Framework Versions Are Installed (https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/migration-guide/how-to-determine-which-versions-are-installed This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) for more information.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package and Windows Installer 3.1 are automatically installed if not present on the computer.
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.5
Note: Reference How to Determine Which .NET Framework Versions Are Installed (https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/migration-guide/how-to-determine-which-versions-are-installed This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) for more information.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package is automatically installed if not present on the computer.
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.5
Note: Reference How to Determine Which .NET Framework Versions Are Installed (https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/migration-guide/how-to-determine-which-versions-are-installed This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) for more information.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86 and x64)
  • Windows Installer 3.1
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package and Windows Installer 3.1 are automatically installed if not present on the computer.
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.5
Note: Reference How to Determine Which .NET Framework Versions Are Installed (https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/migration-guide/how-to-determine-which-versions-are-installed This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.) for more information.

To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
Go to TechDirect to generate a technical support request online.
For additional insights and resources, join the Dell Security Community Forum.

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Productos afectados

Dell Encryption
Propiedades del artículo
Número de artículo: 000177876
Tipo de artículo: Solution
Última modificación: 07 feb 2023
Versión:  17
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