SonicWall Endpoint Security Administration Guide

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Preparation

Before provisioning your SonicWall Endpoint Security license, take the time to prepare for your deployment.

  1. Review system requirements

    SES is a comprehensive endpoint security solution that protects Windows devices. It is administered from the SES Management Console, a cloud service that requires a web browser and an internet connection. To get maximum performance and protection, evaluate the detailed system requirements outlined below.

    1. Minimum System Requirements
      • Windows Supported Agent Hardware requirement
        SpecificationMinimum requirementRecommended
        CPU Requirements1 GHz or better with Dual CoreDual Core
        Memory Requirements4 GB RAM or more8 GB RAM or more (Windows)
        Storage Requirements2 GB free disk space3 GB recommended
        OS Requirements64 bit Windows 10 (OS build 17134)64 bit Windows 10 (OS build 17134) and above or Windows 11
    2. Supported Operating Systems
      • Windows 10 version 1809 (OS build 17134) and above, including Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2024.
      • Windows 11 all versions.

      • Windows Server 2019 LTSC and above.

        If SES agent is being installed on the Windows Server, we recommend to manually disable the Microsoft Defender. This recommendation is only applicable for Window Server deployments.

    3. Minimum Network Requirements

      • Network requirement would have minimum 3 Mbps of uplink/download network access with port 443 external IP addresses accessible.

      • SES communicates to the following host names on port 443:

        • gticloud.global.sonicwall.com
        • d5d3gspep8ax3.cloudfront.net
        • tcmfra.global.sonicwall.com
        • tcmsjl.global.sonicwall.com
        • prodeuc1theronfunc-abfwgucehnghg4hf.germanywestcentral-01.azurewebsites.net
        • prodtheronfunc.azurewebsites.net
        • endpoint-eu.sonicwall.com
        • endpoint-us.sonicwall.com
        • ob8jd0eyo4.execute-api.us-west-2.amazonaws.com
        • xe93s78d46.execute-api.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com
        • nats-prod-euc1.sonicwall.com
        • nats-prod.sonicwall.com

  2. Log in with your MySonicWall (MSW) account

    Access to MSW is required for many steps to set up your SES system. If you don't already have a MSW account, follow the steps in How Do I Create a MySonicWall Account? to create a new account.