About this release
This document contains important information about this software release for the Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center Appliance (SMC Appliance). We strongly recommend that you read the entire document.
Build number and checksums
The build number for SMC 7.1.1 is 11424. This release contains Dynamic Update package 1635.
System requirements on virtualization platforms
As an alternative to using the SMC Appliance software on the pre-installed Forcepoint appliance, you can install the SMC Appliance software on a virtualization platform.
Compatibility
SMC 7.1 can manage all compatible Forcepoint NGFW Engine versions up to and including version 7.1.
New features
No new features are included in this release.
Enhancements
This release of the product includes these enhancements.
Security updates
For information about third-party packages and associated vulnerabilities included with SMC in this product release, see Knowledge Base article 41766 .
Resolved and known issues
For a list of resolved and known issues in this product release, see Knowledge Base article 41216 .
Install the SMC Appliance
Use these high-level steps to install the SMC Appliance.
Upgrade the SMC Appliance
Use an upgrade patch to upgrade the SMC Appliance from a previous version to version 7.1.1.
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