29-03-2021

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DPS MANAGEMENT SERVERDPS MANAGEMENT SERVER UPGRADE

Upgrading the DPS Management Server

Before upgrading the Management Server always backup the following folders and files:

  • SQL database
  • System backup: Management Console > Tools > Administration > Maintenance
  • Server snapshot if it is a VM
  • DBInfo.xml: %Program Files% > Safend > Safend Protector > Management Server >Bin

Note: before backing up or upgrading the management server, read the System Requirements document for the version you are upgrading to.

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Management Server Version Upgrade

The server is upgraded in an incremental process. For example, to upgrade to DPS 3.3 SP1-SP71 do the following:

  1. Upgrade to DPS 3.3 SP7.2
  2. Upgrade to DPS 3.4.6 SP1
  3. Upgrade to DPS 3.4.6
  4. Upgrade to DPS 3.4.9
  5. Upgrade to DPS 3.4.9 SP2

Upgrading 3.4.4 Agents

To upgrade 3.4.4 agents, run the following Safend hotfix which is available as part of the DPS installation tools: SafendSupport_HotFix_3.4SP4_KB00000482.exe

Upgrading 3.4.5 Agents and Higher

To upgrade 3.4.5 agents and higher, use the last agent generated by the management console.

For more information see the Safend Installation Guide in the DPS installation kit.

ERROR MESSAGESKB3033929 ERROR MESSAGE

DATA PROTECTION AGENT REQUIRES THE KB3033929 TO BE INSTALLED ON YOUR WINDOWS 7 PLATFORM. PLEASE INSTALL IT AND TRY AGAIN

This error message is displayed if the KB3033929 or KB3125574 security updates for SHA-2 code signing support are not previously installed when installing the DPS agent 3.4.9 SP1/SP2 on a Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2.

Procedure

  1. To check if the KB3033929 or KB3125574 security update is installed open: Control Panel > Uninstall or Change a Program > View Installed Update.
    • When the security update is installed, run the following command: Msiexec /i [path to MSI file] DISABLE_KB3033929_VALIDATION =1
    • When the security update is not installed, download KB3033929 and save locally.
    • Extract and run the Windows 6.1-KB3033929-x64.msu file and follow the installation instructions.
  2. Restart the machine and install the DPS Agent.
GENERALTIPS FOR SUPPORT

Requests for help can be made either directly from the Contact Support form on the Support page or by emailing the Support Desk.

Others

When describing an issue give as much information as possible. The following information will be of significant help to the Safend Support Team:

  1. Information about the system’s environment, for example: server and machine OS, server and agent build and whether the server has been upgraded recently.
  2. Safend server logs. For instructions on exporting server logs see below.
  3. Safend agent logs, if the issue is related to a specific client machine. For instructions on exporting agent logs see below.
  4. Screenshots of the reported issue taken from the server and the agent.
  5. Any other relevant information.

Exporting Safend Server and Agent Logs

Program Files > Safend > Safend Data Protection > Management Server > bin

  1. Run SDTInit.
  2. Replicate the issue (if possible).
  3. Run SDTCollect.

A ZIP file is generated and saved in ProgramData > Safend > SDT > Results > [date created]–Agent > ServerResults-[date created]-[time created].ZIP

RECOMMENDED AV EXCLUSIONS

The following recommended AV exclusions are required for the Safend Agent to function:

  • File Formats: .SES and .SLG
  • Folders: Program FilesSafend and Program FilesWave
  • Files in SystemRootSystem32: Sinadin.dll (for 3.3 clients) and Sesami.dll
  • Files in C:Program FilesSafendData Protection Agent: AgentPolicyFormatter.dll, SProtectorWMI.dll, SProtectorWMI.dll and SimonPro.exe
  • Files in SystemRootsystem32drivers: diego.sys , santa.sys, scarlet.sys, sidney.sys, salvador.sys, sofy.sys, sahara.sys, shandy.sys, shlos.sys , sphinx.sys, spfdbus.sys, spfdbusi.sys and Spfdi.sys
  • Processes: Hderecoveryutility.exe, Sami.exe, Secret.exe, Simba.exe, Simonpro.exe, Splinter.exe, sdpagent.exe (for 3.4 clients) and SDPExtractor.exe (for 3.4 clients)
SAFEND DATA PROTECTION AGENTMANUALLY REMOVING THE SAFEND PROTECTOR AGENT

To remove the Safend Data Protection Agent before emergency cleanup, uninstall it via Add/Remove Programs or manually. If Safend Encryptor is installed on a device, the Recovery process must be implemented after manually removing the Safend Data Protection Agent.

SAFEND 3.3 AND LOWER

Before manually uninstalling the agent: If the computer does not boot up, run the SPEC on the PE option from a matching version and then do the following:

  1. Run the SPEC command from the command line or directly from WindowsSystem32.
  2. Send the token to support@safend.com to receive the cleanup key.
  3. In the Operating System page select Clean Current Operating System.
  4. Enter the cleanup key and click Cleanup Now.
  5. Complete the process and reboot the computer.
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SAFEND 3.4 AND HIGHER

Do not run the SPEC command from the command line. Do the following to run the Support Assisted Uninstall (SAU) option:

  1. Use either of the following commands to receive the client uninstall token:
    msiexec/i [Safend Agent MSI path and file] SAU=1 (for example: msiexec /i C:safendinstallDataProtectionAgent.en-US.msi SAU=1)
    OR
    Msiexec /i “[SAFEND CLIENT GUID]” SAU=1 /l*v c:1.txt
  2. Send the token you receive to support@safend.com. Safend will send a cleanup key.
  3. Run either of the following commands to remove the client installation:
    msiexec /x [Safend Agent MSI path and file] SAU=1 SAU_KEY=[Cleanup_Key] /l*v c:uninstallSafend.txt
    OR
    msiexec /x “[SAFEND CLIENT GUID]” SAU=1 SAU_KEY=[Cleanup_Key] /l*v c:uninstallSafend.txt
  4. If the process fails, send the MSI log (c:uninstallSafend.txt) to support@safend.com for analysis.
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GENERATING A NEW SHA2 CERTIFICATE

A new SHA2 certificate is required for Windows Server 2008 (IIS 7 and above) after the Safend server name is modified and when an organization needs their own trusted certificate.

Procedure:

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  1. Download the Makecert.zip and copy the makecert.exe to Windows / System32.
  2. Run the following command:
    MakeCert -r -pe -n “CN=FQDN” -b mm/dd/yyyy -e 07/07/2036 -eku 1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.1 -ss my -sr localMachine -sky Exchange -sp “Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider” -sy 12 -a SHA256 -len 2048
  3. Replace the MM/DD/YYYY with today’s date in the same format.
  4. Right click My computer and select Manage > Roles > Web Server (IIS) > Internet Information Service (IIS) Manager.
  5. In IIS Snap-In in the Safend Data Protection Suite Web Site field right click and select:
    Edit Bindings > Site Bindings > https port 4443 > Edit > SSL Certificate field > New Certificate Name > View > Cancel and Close.
  6. Return to IIS Snap-In in the ServerName field and remove the Safend Data Protection Suite Web Site’s old certificate.
  7. Return to In the IIS Snap-In in Sites > Safend Data Protection Suite WS, right click and select Edit Bindings > Site Bindings > https port 443 > Edit > new server name certificate > OK.
  8. Return to IIS Snap-In > Web Sites > Safend Protector Web Site WS, and repeat the above.
  9. Do the following:
  • Safend Protector Server Version 3.2 – restart the Safend Broadcast Service.
  • Safend Protector Server Version 3.3 or above – restart the Safend Local Service and wait for the Domain Service to start. Run the command: iisreset > Login to the Console and then republish your policies.

Note: Both websites now share the same certificate unlike during initialization where two certificates are used.

As a defensive driver, you can avoid crashes and help lower your risk behind the wheel.

If you've been out on the roads, you know that not everyone drives well — but most people think they do. Some drivers speed aggressively. Others wander into another lane because they aren't paying attention. Drivers may follow too closely, make sudden turns without signaling, or weave in and out of traffic.

Aggressive drivers are known road hazards, causing one third of all traffic crashes. But inattentive or distracted driving is becoming more of a problem as people 'multitask' by talking on the phone, texting or checking messages, eating, or even watching TV as they drive.

You can't control the actions of other drivers. But updating your defensive driving skills can help you avoid the dangers caused by other people's bad driving.

Skills That Put You in Control

Before you get behind the wheel of that two-ton frame of glass and steel, here are some tips to help you stay in control:

Stay focused. Driving is primarily a thinking task, and you have a lot of things to think about when you're behind the wheel: road conditions, your speed and position, observing traffic laws, signs, signals, road markings, following directions, being aware of the cars around you, checking your mirrors — the list goes on. Staying focused on driving — and only driving — is critical to safe driving.

Distractions, like talking on the phone or eating, make a driver less able to see potential problems and properly react to them. It's not just teen drivers who are at fault: People who have been driving for a while can get overconfident in their driving abilities and let their driving skills get sloppy. All drivers need to remind themselves to stay focused.

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Stay alert. Being alert (not sleepy or under the influence) allows you to react quickly to potential problems — like when the driver in the car ahead slams on the brakes at the last minute. Obviously, alcohol or drugs (including prescription and over-the-counter drugs) affect a driver's reaction time and judgment. Driving while drowsy has the same effect and is one of the leading causes of crashes. So rest up before your road trip.

Watch out for the other guy. Part of staying in control is being aware of other drivers and roadway users around you (and what they may suddenly do) so you're less likely to be caught off guard. For example, if a car speeds past you on the highway but there's not much space between the car and a slow-moving truck in the same lane, it's a pretty sure bet the driver will try to pull into your lane directly in front of you. Anticipating what another driver might do and making the appropriate adjustment helps reduce your risk.

Eight Secrets of Super Driving

When you drive defensively, you're aware and ready for whatever happens. You are cautious, yet ready to take action and not put your fate in the hands of other drivers. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 90% of all crashes are attributed to driver error.

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Following these defensive driving tips can help reduce your risk behind the wheel:

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  1. Think safety first. Avoiding aggressive and inattentive driving tendencies yourself will put you in a stronger position to deal with other people's bad driving. Leave plenty of space between you and the car in front. Always lock your doors and wear your seatbelt to protect you from being thrown from the car in a crash.
  2. Be aware of your surroundingspay attention. Check your mirrors frequently and scan conditions 20 to 30 seconds ahead of you. Keep your eyes moving. If a vehicle is showing signs of aggressive driving, slow down or pull over to avoid it. If the driver is driving so dangerously that you're worried, try to get off the roadway by turning right or taking the next exit if it's safe to do so. Also, keep an eye on pedestrians, bicyclists, and pets along the road.
  3. Do not depend on other drivers. Be considerate of others but look out for yourself. Do not assume another driver is going to move out of the way or allow you to merge. Assume that drivers will run through red lights or stop signs and be prepared to react. Plan your movements anticipating the worst-case scenario.
  4. Follow the 3- to 4-second rule. Since the greatest chance of a collision is in front of you, using the 3- to 4-second rule will help you establish and maintain a safe following distance and provide adequate time for you to brake to a stop if necessary. But this rule only works in normal traffic under good weather conditions. In bad weather, increase your following distance an additional second for each condition such as rain, fog, nighttime driving, or following a large truck or motorcycle.
  5. Keep your speed down. Posted speed limits apply to ideal conditions. It's your responsibility to ensure that your speed matches conditions. In addition, higher speeds make controlling your vehicle that much more difficult if things go wrong. To maintain control of your vehicle, you must control your speed.
  6. Have an escape route. In all driving situations, the best way to avoid potential dangers is to position your vehicle where you have the best chance of seeing and being seen. Having an alternate path of travel also is essential, so always leave yourself an out — a place to move your vehicle if your immediate path of travel is suddenly blocked.
  7. Separate risks. When faced with multiple risks, it's best to manage them one at a time. Your goal is to avoid having to deal with too many risks at the same time.
  8. Cut out distractions. A distraction is any activity that diverts your attention from the task of driving. Driving deserves your full attention — so stay focused on the driving task.

If you're interested in taking a defensive driving course to help sharpen your driving knowledge and skills, contact your local AAA or your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Many states keep a list of approved defensive driving course providers, and lots of these offer online programs. In some states, you may be eligible for insurance premium discounts, 'positive' safe driving points, or other benefits. These courses do cost money, but it's worth the investment to be a smarter, safer driver.

Safe driving!

Date reviewed: September 2016