Control Manager Installation Guide - Trend Micro? Online Help

Preparing for the Test Deployment
Complete the following activities during the preparation stage.
Procedure
Planning and Implementing the Control Manager Deployment
1. Decide the Control Manager server and agent configuration for the test
environment.
• Establish TCP/IP connectivity among all systems in a trial configuration.
• Verify bidirectional TCP/IP communications by sending a ping command to
each agent system from the manager system and vice versa.
2. Evaluate the different deployment methods to see which ones are suitable for your
particular environment.
3. Complete a System Checklist used for the pilot deployment.
Selecting a Test Site
Select a pilot site that best matches your production environment. Try to simulate, as
closely as possible, the type of topology that would serve as an adequate representation
of your production environment.
Creating a Rollback Plan
Create a disaster recovery or rollback plan (for example, how to roll back to Control
Manager 5.0/5.5) in case there are some difficulties with the installation or upgrade. This
process should take into account local corporate policies, as well as IT resources.
Beginning the Test Deployment
After completing the preparation steps and System Checklist, begin the pilot
deployment by installing the Control Manager server and agents.
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