This is the latest release of Guest Images.
New features and changes
This section describes new features in the Trellix Guest Images release 23.1302, including any new commands, resolved issues, and known issues.
Each Guest Images update release includes all the features and fixes from previous releases, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date product. Trellix quality assurance process includes continuous security testing and emphasizes the importance of updating products with the latest release. It is always a good idea to stay current with updates for the best user experience.
Introduces the capability to perform dynamic analysis in nested virtual environment on Nutanix
Sample submission throughput improvements.
Important
Guest Images 23.1302 is only available for Virtual VX running on Nutanix platform. For all other products, Guest Images 23.1202 is the latest GI version.
Make sure to verify that there is atleast 200 GB of free space available on "/data partition" before proceeding with the installation of the Guest Images 23.1302 on your appliance. Use the
show file systemcommand to verify that the appliance has enough free space.You may need to create more disk space especially when you use offline updates or have a one-way license.
Guest Images is compatible with 10.0 and above version of the appliance build.
Make sure that the latest version of Security Content must be installed on the appliance.
Enabling automatic downloading
Trellix strongly recommends enabling the automatic downloading feature of Guest Images in order to maintain the most recent version. Automatic downloading is enabled by default. If automatic downloading is not enabled, enable it with the command fenet guest-images auto enable. Running an outdated version of Guest Images will result in a loss of performance and detection capability.
Caution
If the automatic downloading feature of Guest Images is not enabled, Trellix recommends downloading the 23.1302 release and immediately installing it.
Trellix recommends to obtain the 23.1302 release of Guest Images during non-peak hours, as the download process can consume time and network resources.
If the download process is abruptly terminated, you can typically resume the downloading process. You can pick up from where you left off and continue downloading the file without starting from the beginning.
File associations
Modifying file associations will affect the performance and detection capability of Guest Images. Trellix strongly recommends that users do not modify file associations.
Offline portal users
If you are using the Offline Portal to upgrade your appliance, consult the following document for more information and instructions for installing Guest Images:
DTI Update Portal User Guide
Caution
You must have a DTI Update Portal user account to install Guest Images from the Offline Portal.
Guest Image profiles included in this release
Individual profiles in Guest Images bundles are updated frequently. To see the profiles available in this release, use the Web UI or the CLI.
In the Web UI: Go to Settings > Guest Images and click the Analysis Images tab.
In the CLI: Go to configuration mode. Enter
show guest-images available defaultsto see the profiles included in the default bundle.
For details, see the topics "Managing Guest Images Using the Web UI" and "Viewing Guest Images Using the CLI" in the "System Configuration" section of the User Guide for your appliance.
Guest Images versions and bundle versions
The GI Bundle refers to how Guest Images are deployed on the Trellix cloud, while GI Version refers to how Guest Images are shown on Trellix appliances.
GI 23.1302 Profiles are supported for the following appliances:
Virtual VX on Nutanix.
Guest Images downloads
Signed Guest Images are released in full download format. The following table in the Guest Images download size section lists the image information for this release.
Guest Images download size
Plan Guest Images download based on the following information:
Download type | Download size |
|---|---|
Full download of Windows profiles | 54.7 GB |
Software download support
You can download Guest Images from the DTI Update Portal (https://portal-dti.fireeye.com) to upgrade your offline appliances and appliances managed by a Central Management System appliance.
Upgrade using the Offline Portal
Note
Contact Trellix Support to see if the GI 23.1302 upgrade is available through the Offline Portal.
Upgrading a standalone appliance
Follow the steps below to upgrade standalone appliances.
To update your standalone appliance to GI 23.1302 (GI Profiles - Windows):
Log in to the Offline Portal.
Select Filter Resources, the product type, and your product software version. Click Filter.
A list of Guest Images appears. Select the Details.
Click gi-bundle-GI 23.1302 and expand the profile.
Download the following under Intel GI Profiles:
4 Windows profiles
1 gi-overlay-23.1302
After downloading the profiles, enter the
guest-images downloadcommand to download the Guest Images.Use the show
guest-images downloadcommand to monitor the progress.When Guest Images have been downloaded, enter the
guest-images installcommand to install the Guest Images on your offline, standalone appliance.
Upgrading appliances managed by a Central Management System appliance
Follow the steps below to upgrade an appliance managed by a Central Management System appliance.
To update your Central Management System-managed appliance to GI 23.1302 (GI Profiles - Windows):
Log in to the Offline Portal.
Select Filter Resources, the product type, and your product software version. Click Filter.
A list of Guest Images appears. Select the Details.
Select gi-bundle-23.1302 and expand the profile.
Download the following under Intel GI Profiles:
4 Windows profiles
1 gi-overlay-23.1302
After the profiles are downloaded, log in to the Central Management appliance and enter the
guest-images downloadcommand to download the Guest Images.Use the show
guest-images downloadcommand to monitor the progress.After Guest Images are available to install, enter the
guest-images installcommand to install the Guest Images on your offline appliance.