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your computers and networks. Intrusion Prevention automatically detects and
blocks network attacks.
Single console management
You manage the protection technologies in Symantec Endpoint Protection Small
Business Edition from a single console. Using a graphical user interface, you
deploy the protection technologies to your computers and monitor the endpoint
status—all from one console. You can log on to the console locally, or you can log
on remotely. Administrators can set up users with portable computers to manage
protection directly from the Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition
client.
Administrators configure clients to get virus definitions and product updates by
using one of the following methods:
■ Get virus definitions and product updates from Symantec Protection Center.
■ Get virus definitions and product updates from the Symantec LiveUpdate
server.
How you are protected out-of-the-box
When you install Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition, all
protection technologies are installed, but not all the technologies are enabled by
default. Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition includes Symantec
security policies that have default settings. The policies are configured for
out-of-the-box protection for small business customers. The policies balance the
need for protection with performance.
See “About the client installation settings” on page 47.
The Symantec security policies define the protection technologies settings that
are used to protect your computers from known and unknown threats. A default
policy is provided for each type of protection. While the default policies provide
appropriate settings for most small businesses, you may want to adjust settings
over time based on your company needs. You can review the default settings for
each policy protection type.
See “About the security policies” on page 82.
LiveUpdate provides continuous product support by downloading virus definitions
and product updates. Client computers get content updates from Symantec
Protection Center. Or, you can allow client computers to get content updates
directly from the Symantec LiveUpdate server. You can adjust the default schedules
that the server and the client computers use to get content updates.
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Single console management