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Pre-installation Checklist

  • Microsoft Hyper-V Manager or Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2.
  • 4 cores and 12 GB of memory dedicated to the Hyper-V.
  • 150 GB of disk space.
  • Set a static IP address of the network interface used for Management, Log Collection, and Network Scanning.
  • Internet connectivity.
  • Network topology information available to run asset discovery.
  • Port mirroring setup for network monitoring.
  • Have administrative credentials for authenticated asset scans.
  • Have administrative credentials for your devices (Log forwarding).
  • (Optional) Access to a span port to monitor network traffic for IDS.

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Hyper-V Sensor Deployment

See Hyper-V Sensor Deployment for detailed information about how to deploy a Hyper-V Sensor. The main steps are outlined below:

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1. Install Sensor

See Create the Hyper-V Virtual Machine for more information.

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2. Connect Sensor to USM Anywhere

After deploying the sensor, you must connect it to through registration and configure the initial login credentials.
See Connect the Hyper-V Sensor to USM Anywhere for more information.

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3. Launch the Setup Wizard

See Complete the Hyper-V Sensor Setup for more information.

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4. Start Using USM Anywhere

See USM Anywhere User Guide for more information.