Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 Release Update 5 (12.1.5)

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On September 18, 2014, Symantec released Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 Release Update 5 (12.1.5). You can download this version from Symantec FileConnect.

Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 includes a number of new features, including:

Bandwidth throttling to control client/server communication traffic
Content storage optimization that greatly reduces disk space used by Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. It's applicable only for SEPM not for clients.
Symantec Endpoint Protection for Linux, which allows Linux clients to be managed through the Endpoint Protection Manager
For more information about this release, read the Release Notes or the updated product documentation in the Related Articles section.

Refer this blog: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/symantec-has-released-new-...

English versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5337.5000 (RU5) is now available to download on FileConnect. Other languages versions will be available soon. We shall update you on its availability.

The primary download is distributed into two installation files: Part1_Installation and Part 2_Tools. Please download and extract both files before continuing with the software setup. 

As part of the upgrade to Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 RU5, all content converts from full definitions to delta definitions. This process is resource intensive and upgrades may take longer than expected. For more details: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH224055

Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5xxx (RU5) can upgrade seamlessly over the following:

Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.4100.4126 (RU4 MP1), 12.1.4104.4130 (RU4 MP1a), and 12.1.4112.4156 (RU4 MP1b)
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.4013.4013 (RU4) and 12.1.4023.4080 (RU4a)
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.3001.165 (RU3)
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.2100.2093 (RU2 MP1)
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.2015.2015 (RU2)
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.1101.401 (RU1 MP1)
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.1000.157 (RU1)
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.671.4971 (RTM)
Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 (can be upgraded to enterprise version only)
Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.0
Note: A Small Business Edition product can be upgraded to the enterprise version, but the reverse is considered a downgrade and is not supported.

Migration from Symantec AntiVirus 10.x or Symantec Client Security 3.x is not supported. You must uninstall these legacy products before you install Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5

Enterprise Edition:

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Small Business Edition:

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See Related Articles for more information:

Title: Upgrading or migrating to Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 (RU5)
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH224034

Title: New fixes and features in Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 (RU5)
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH224706

Title: Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition, and Symantec Network Access Control 12.1.5 Release Notes/What’s New
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7696

Title: The LiveUpdate content optimization and content storage space optimization steps take a long time to complete when upgrading to Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 12.1 RU5
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH224055

Title: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 12.1 RU5 and higher installs its services with reduced privileges and permissions
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH224312

Title: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 Getting Started Guide
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7701

Title: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 Installation and Administration Guide
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7698

Title: Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.1.5 Installation and Administration Guide
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7706

Title: Symantec Network Access Control 12.1.5 Getting Started Guide
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7578

Title: Symantec Network Access Control 12.1.5 Installation and Administration Guide
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7707

Title: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 Database Schema Reference Guide
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7660

Title: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 for Linux Client Guide
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7697
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