Prepare for installation
There are a few steps we recommend that you take in preparation for product installation:
•After purchasing ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint, download the .msi installation package from ESET’s website.
•Ensure that the server you plan to install ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint meets system requirements.
•Log in to the server using an Administrator account.
•If you are performing an upgrade to an existing ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint 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 Security for Microsoft SharePoint on Windows Server 2016, Microsoft recommends uninstalling Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) 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 Security for Microsoft SharePoint on Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022, Microsoft recommends disabling Microsoft Defender Antivirus manually to prevent problems caused by having multiple antivirus products installed on a machine.
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If Windows Defender Features are present on your Windows Server 2016, 2019 or 2022 during installation of ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint, these features are turned off by ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint to prevent collisions of real-time protection between multiple antivirus products. Also, Windows Defender Features are turned off by ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint with every system start-up/restart. There is an exception to this—if you are doing a component installation without Real-time file system protection component, Windows Defender Features on Windows Server 2016 are not being turned off. |
You can run ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint 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 Security for Microsoft SharePoint silently via command line.
•Upgrading to the latest version—If you use an earlier ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint version, you can choose a suitable upgrade method.
After you have successfully installed or upgraded your ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint, 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 Security for Microsoft SharePoint by modifying the advanced settings for each feature.