[KB2893] What operating systems are ESET products compatible with? (Business users)
Issue
- List of operating systems that ESET business products are compatible with
- Activation methods and remote management for ESET business products
- Endpoint products
- Server Security
- Remote management
- Mail Security
- Gateway Security
- Encryption
- Secure Authentication
- Virtualization Security
- Previous versions (6.x and earlier)
- Additional information
Solution
Endpoint products
ESET endpoint products are designed for use on client workstations. For server applications, use ESET Server Security products.
- ESET Endpoint Security 8.x / ESET Endpoint Antivirus 8.x for Windows
System Requirements for ESET Endpoint Security / ESET Endpoint Antivirus 8.x
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET PROTECT (recommended)
- ESET Endpoint Security 6.x for macOS / ESET Endpoint Antivirus 6.x for macOS
System Requirements for ESET Endpoint Security for macOS
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 6, ESET Security Management Center 7, ESET PROTECT - ESET Endpoint Security 2.x for Android
System Requirements for ESET Endpoint Security for Android
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 6, ESET Security Management Center 7
- ESET Endpoint Antivirus 8.x for Linux
System Requirements for ESET Endpoint Antivirus 8.x for Linux
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET PROTECT
Remote Management
- ESET PROTECT 8.x
Minimum system requirements
Windows operating systems
macOS operating systems
Linux operating systems
Supported Web browsers, products, and languages
Supported hypervisors for ESET PROTECT Virtual Appliance
Database compatibility requirements - ESET PROTECT Cloud 3.x
Supported Web browsers, products, and languages
Supported operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile)
Server Security
- ESET Server Security 8.x for Microsoft Windows Server
System Requirements for ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET PROTECT (recommended) - ESET Security 8.x for Microsoft SharePoint Server
System Requirements for ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET PROTECT (recommended)
- ESET Server Security 8.x for Linux
System Requirements for ESET Server Security for Linux
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET PROTECT (recommended)
Mail Security
View a list of ESET compatible email clients
- ESET Mail Security 8.x for Microsoft Exchange
System Requirements for ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET PROTECT (recommended) - ESET Mail Security 4.5 for Linux
System Requirements for ESET Mail Security for Linux
Activation method: Username and Password
Remote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 6 (ESET Mail Security 4.0, 4.5.x). ESET Remote Administrator 5 (ESET Mail Security 3.0, 4.0, 4.5.x) - ESET Mail Security 8.x for IBM Domino
System Requirements for ESET Mail Security for IBM Domino
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET PROTECT
ESET Mail Security solutions (both Windows and Unix) support x86 and x64 processor architectures. The IA64 instruction set is not supported
Gateway Security
- ESET Security 6.5 for Kerio
System Requirements for ESET Security for Kerio
Activation method: Username and Password
Remote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 5 or 6 (recommended)
- ESET Gateway Security 4.5 for Linux/FreeBSD
System Requirements for ESET Gateway Security for Linux/FreeBSD
Activation method: Username and Password
Remote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 6 ( ESET Gateway Security 4.0, 4.5.x). ESET Remote Administrator 5 (ESET Gateway Security 3.0, 4.0, 4.5.x).
Encryption
- ESET Endpoint Encryption Server (formerly DESlock Enterprise Server)
System Requirements for ESET Endpoint Encryption Server
Mobile Platforms: iOS
Secure Authentication
- ESET Secure Authentication
System Requirements for ESET Secure Authentication
Supported Operating Systems
Supported Web Browsers and Resolution
Supported Web Applications
Supported Mobile Phone Operating Systems
Supported Active Directory Environments
Virtualization Security
- ESET Virtualization Security
System Requirements for ESET Virtualization Security
Previous Releases
- ESET Security Management Center 7.x
Minimum system requirements
Windows operating systems
macOS operating systems
Linux operating systems
Supported Web browsers, products, and languages
Supported hypervisors for ESMC Virtual Appliance
Database compatibility requirements - ESET Remote Administrator 6.x
Minimum system requirements
Windows operating systems
macOS operating systems (macOS is supported as a client only. ERA Server cannot be installed on macOS.)
Linux operating systems
Supported products and languages
Database compatibility requirements
Web Console compatibility requirements (supported Web browsers)
Supported hypervisors for ERA Virtual Appliance
- ESET Endpoint Security 7.x / ESET Endpoint Antivirus 7.x for Windows
System Requirements for ESET Endpoint Security / ESET Endpoint Antivirus 7.x
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET PROTECT, ESET Security Management Center 7 -
ESET File Security 6.x for Microsoft Windows ServerSystem Requirements for ESET File Security 6.x for Microsoft Windows Server
Activation method: License KeyRemote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 6 (recommended) - ESET Security 6.x for Microsoft SharePoint Server
System Requirements for ESET Security 6.x for Microsoft SharePoint Server
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 6 (recommended) -
ESET Mail Security 6.x for Microsoft ExchangeSystem Requirements for ESET Mail Security 6.x for Microsoft Exchange
Activation method: License KeyRemote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 5 or 6 (recommended) - ESET Mail Security 7.2 for IBM Domino
https://help.eset.com/emsl/7.2/en-US/
Activation method: License Key
Remote management by: ESET Security Management Center
ESET Mail Security solutions (both Windows and Unix) support x86 and x64 processor architectures. The IA64 instruction set is not supported.
- ESET File Security 4.5 for Linux/FreeBSD
System Requirements for ESET File Security for Linux
Activation method: Username and Password
Remote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 6 (ESET File Security 4.0, 4.5.x). ESET Remote Administrator 5 (ESET File Security 3.0, 4.0, 4.5.x).
ESET File Security solutions (both Windows and Unix) support x86 and x64 processor architectures. The IA64 instruction set is not supported.
For more information, see How do I edit ESET Linux server product configurations remotely in my network? - ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 Business Edition for Linux Desktop
System Requirements for ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 Business Edition for Linux Desktop
Activation method: Username and Password
Remote management by: ESET Remote Administrator 5 or 6, ESET Security Management Center 7
Additional information
- ESET is certified as VMWare Ready and Citrix Ready. For tips and optimization instructions, read the Using ESET version 6 Business products on virtual machines – FAQ.
- ESET Endpoint Antivirus and ESET Endpoint Security run under both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. To check to see if you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows, see the following ESET Knowledgebase article.
- Special versions of ESET NOD32 Antivirus are available for Dell PowerVault storage servers and Kerio Mail Server as well. After you have determined which operating system your ESET product license is for, go to our Download Center page to download the appropriate version. ESET products will download the latest updates after they have been installed.
Last Updated: Oct 21, 2021
