Preparing for installation
There are a few steps we recommend that you take in preparation for product installation:
•After purchasing ESET Server Security, download the .msi installation package from ESET’s website.
•Ensure that the server you plan to install ESET Server Security meets system requirements.
•Log in to the server using an Administrator account.
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Note that you must execute the installer using the built-in Administrator account or a domain Administrator account (if the local Administrator account is disabled). Despite being a member of the Administrators group, any other user will not have sufficient access rights. |
•If you are performing an upgrade to an existing ESET Server Security installation, we recommend that you back up the current configuration using the Export settings feature.
•Remove/uninstall any third-party antivirus software from your system. We recommend that you use the ESET AV Remover. See this Knowledgebase article for a list of third-party antivirus software that can be removed using the ESET AV Remover.
•If you are installing ESET Server Security on Windows Server 2016, Microsoft recommends uninstalling Windows Defender Features and withdrawing from Windows Defender ATP enrollment to prevent problems caused by having multiple antivirus products installed on a machine.
•If you are installing ESET Server Security on Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022, Microsoft recommends putting Windows Defender into passive mode to prevent problems caused by having multiple antivirus products installed on a machine.
You can run ESET Server Security installer in two installation modes:
•Main program window - The recommended installation is with the Installation Wizard.
•Silent/Unattended installation - In addition to the Installation Wizard, you can install ESET Server Security silently via command line.
Upgrading to the latest version
If you use an earlier ESET Server Security version, you can choose a suitable upgrade method.
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We recommend installing ESET Server Security on a freshly installed and configured OS. If you need to install it on an existing system, we recommend you uninstall the previous version of ESET Server Security, restart the server and then install the new ESET Server Security. |
After you have successfully installed or upgraded your ESET Server Security, further activities are:
The available activation scenarios in the activation window may vary depending on the country and the means of distribution.
You can fine-tune your ESET Server Security by modifying the advanced settings for each feature.