How to update definitions for Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager using the .jdb file
Question/Issue:
You want to know how to update definitions for the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager using the .jdb file.
Solution:
The *.jdb file can be used to update virus definitions for the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. Use the Daily Certified or Rapid Release *.jdb to update Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.
To use the Daily Certified *.jdb to update definitions for the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager :
- Download the Intelligent Updater by going to ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/antivirus_definitions/symantec_antivirus_corp/jdb/
- Select Symantec Endpoint Protection.
- Select the *.jdb file specified for Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0, for example, "vd269027.jdb" and save the file to the desktop of the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager computer.
- After the download is complete, copy the *.jdb file to \Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager\data\inbox\content\incoming folder (default install location).
- Within 30 seconds to a minute the *.jdb file will process; all files and subfolders are removed from the incoming folder upon processing.
To use the Rapid Release *.jdb file to update definitions for the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager :
- Download the Intelligent Updater by going to http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/rapidrelease.download.html
- Select the *.jdb file specified for Symantec Endpoint Protection 11, for example, "vd269027.jdb" and save the file to the desktop of the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager computer.
- After the download is complete, copy the *.jdb file to \Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager\data\inbox\content\incoming folder (default install location).
- Within 30 seconds to a minute the *.jdb file will process (all files and subfolders are removed from the incoming folder upon processing).
The jdb file can also be downloaded from
http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/definitions/download/detail.jsp?gid=savce
Once this process is complete, the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager can then begin to update Symantec Endpoint Protection clients as they check-in.
Important Note: The .jdb file will only provide Antivirus and Antispyware definitions. This will update both 64 and 32 bit systems.
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Document ID: 2007100820002048
Last Modified: 03/16/2009
Date Created: 10/08/2007
Product(s): Endpoint Protection 11
Release(s): Endpoint Protection 11 [All Releases]