If needs change, unmanaged clients can be converted to managed clients later using the SylinkDrop utility without requiring a full reinstall. About managed and unmanaged (self-managed) clients
Here are some exclusive download links for the Symantec Endpoint Protection Unmanaged Client:
Download the executable file corresponding to your SEP version and OS architecture (e.g., a .exe file for Windows 64-bit).
The Broadcom Support Portal is the sole authorized distribution platform for standalone unmanaged client installers. If needs change, unmanaged clients can be converted
Method 2: Export from Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM)
Execute the Setup.exe file from the unmanaged client folder.
Uncheck the option to "Export packages with policies from groups" to ensure the client remains self-managed. Step-by-Step Installation Guide Method 2: Export from Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Navigate to the official Broadcom Support Portal. If you do not have an enterprise account, you will need to create one using the corporate email address associated with your software purchase or maintenance agreement. Step 2: Use Your Software Entitlement
Run the file to extract its contents (it often extracts to a temporary folder like AppData\Local\Temp\7z... ).
If you already have a Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager installed, you can use the SEPM console to export an unmanaged client. This allows you to pre-configure security policies for the user, ensuring they adhere to your company's rules while still operating as an unmanaged client. If you do not have an enterprise account,
Log in to the Broadcom Support Portal using your authorized credentials.
Once the installer is obtained, deploying the unmanaged client is highly straightforward. Windows Installation Double-click the standalone Setup.exe file. Accept the Broadcom license agreement. Choose the installation type (Client installation). Select "Unmanaged Client" if prompted by the setup wizard.
Uncheck the option to include policies from a group to ensure it remains standalone. Installation and Best Practices
Because there is no SEPM to aggregate logs, enable local logging to a Windows Event Log. Use a SIEM agent (like Splunk Universal Forwarder or Wazuh) to scrape the local SEP logs.