Forcepoint Network Security Platform 7.3 Installation Guide

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Maintenance
To maximize the benefit of Security Engine, upgrade the SMC and Security Engine regularly.
Upgrading Security Engines
When a new version of Forcepoint Network Security Platform introduces features that you want to use, upgrade the Security Engines.

Introduction to the Forcepoint Network Security Platform solution
Before setting up Forcepoint Network Security Platform, it is useful to know what the different components do and what Security Engine roles are available. There are also tasks that you must complete to prepare for installation.
Forcepoint Security Management Center deployment
SMC is the management component of the Security Engine system. SMC must be installed and running before you can deploy the Security Engines.
Forcepoint Security Engine deployment
Forcepoint Security Engine deployment consists of adding and configuring engine elements in the SMC, and configuring the Security Engine software on the engine.
Maintenance
To maximize the benefit of Security Engine, upgrade the SMC and Security Engine regularly.
- Upgrading licenses
  You must upgrade licenses if you upgrade the SMC, the SMC Appliance, or the Security Engines to a new major release.
- Maintaining the Security Management Center
  When there is a new version available, upgrade the SMC before upgrading Security Engines.
- SMC Appliance maintenance
  The SMC Appliance has a specific patching process that keeps the SMC software, operating system, and appliance firmware up-to-date.
- Upgrading Security Engines
  When a new version of Forcepoint Network Security Platform introduces features that you want to use, upgrade the Security Engines.
  - How engine upgrades work
    You can remotely upgrade engines using the SMC Client or locally on the engine command line.
  - Obtain installation files
    If the Management Server is not set up to download engine upgrades automatically or if you want to upgrade engines locally, download the installation files manually.
  - Prepare Security Engine upgrade files
    Prepare the Security Engine upgrade files depending on the type of files you downloaded and how you plan to upgrade.
  - Upgrade engines remotely
    The Management Server can remotely upgrade Security Engine components that it manages.
  - Upgrade engines locally
    You can upgrade the engines on the engine command line.
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Upgrading Security Engines

When a new version of Forcepoint Network Security Platform introduces features that you want to use, upgrade the Security Engines.

How engine upgrades work
You can remotely upgrade engines using the SMC Client or locally on the engine command line.
Obtain Security Engine upgrade files
If the Management Server is not set up to download engine upgrades automatically or if you want to upgrade engines locally, download the installation files manually.
Prepare Security Engine upgrade files
Prepare the Security Engine upgrade files depending on the type of files you downloaded and how you plan to upgrade.
Upgrade Security Engines remotely
The Management Server can remotely upgrade Security Engine components that it manages.
Upgrade engines locally
You can upgrade the engines on the engine command line.

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