Installing a virtual server using Microsoft Hyper‑V

This section describes how to install a virtual server. Both Endpoint Security (HX) (primary) servers and DMZ servers can be virtual servers.

Important

This procedure uses Microsoft Hyper-V version 10.0.17763.1. The navigation instructions and user interface may vary based on your version of this product.

Note

This procedure covers the required settings for a Trellix virtual server. You can accept the default values for the other settings, or specify values that are appropriate for your setup.

To install a virtual server using Microsoft's Hyper-V Manager:

Download the Endpoint Security (HX) Hyper-V deployment .zip file from Trellix's Dynamic Threat Intelligence (DTI) network to a Hyper-V server and extract the files within it. These zip files have names in the format image-hx-fireeyehx<nnnn>v, where <nnnn> is the Endpoint Security (HX) server model number.
After the file is unzipped, verify that it includes the Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines folders. If it does not, contact Trellix customer support.
Log in to Microsoft's Hyper-V Manager on the Hyper-V server. The Hyper-V Manager console is displayed.
In the Actions list, select Import Virtual Machine to start the import wizard. On the Before You Begin screen, click Next.
On the Locate Folder screen, browse to and select the folder to which you extracted the .zip file in Step 1. You only need to select the top-level folder. Click Next.
On the Select Virtual Machine screen, select the virtual machine model associated with the .zip file. Click Next.
On the Choose Import Type screen, select the option Copy the virtual machine (create a new unique ID). Click Next.
On the Choose Folder for Virtual Machine Files screen, click Next.
On the Locate Virtual Hard Disks screen, select the top-level folder into which you unzipped the Endpoint Security (HX) Hyper-V deployment file in Step 1. This should be the folder that includes the Virtual Hard Disks folder. Then click Next.
On the Choose Folders to Store Virtual Hard Disks screen, select the top-level folder into which you unzipped the Endpoint Security (HX) Hyper-V deployment file in Step 1. This folder should include the Virtual Hard Disks folder. Click Next.
On the Connect Network screen, select the virtual switch to use for your virtual machine. Click Next.
On the second Connect Network screen, select a second virtual switch to use for your virtual machine. Click Next.
On the Completing Import Wizard screen, verify the information. If you are satisfied, click Finish to import the virtual machine. If you need to make changes, click Previous.
After the machine is imported, it appears on the Hyper-V Manager console.
Rename the virtual machine by double-clicking its name in the Hyper-V Manager console and entering a new name. Click Enter when done.
Verify that the virtual machine settings meet the specifications listed in Windows Hyper-V Requirements. Highlight the row for the virtual machine in the Hyper-V Manager console, right-click on the row, and select Settings. If the virtual machine settings do not meet the documented minimum specifications, contact your Trellix Customer Support representative.
The new virtual machine is turned off by default after it is imported. To turn it on, highlight the row for the virtual machine in the Hyper-V Manager console, right-click on the row, and select Start.
Connect to the new virtual machine. Highlight its row in the Hyper-V Manager console, right-clicking on the row and select Connect

The server needs to be configured to set up its management interface, and to allow access to the network, change the default administrator password, and so on. For complete information, see Initial Configuration of Virtual Servers.