Frequently Asked Questions

• Come è possibile eseguire il backup di file Policy Manager Server critici?
• What is F-Secure's statement on F-Secure Policy Manager Server "fsmsh.dll" path disclosure issue reported as 'minor' or 'not-critical' by some security advisories?
• Where are the log files, configuration files and Communication Directory located for F-Secure Policy Manager Server 5.60?
• What are the supported OS for using PM 5.60
• What is the Web Reporting Tool in Policy Manager 5.60?
• What's new in Policy Manager 5.60?
• I have lost the management keys, what should I do?
• I need to change the address of the Policy Manager Server, how should I do it?
• SuSE Linux segmentation fault problems with Policy Manager Server
• Can I install F-Secure Anti-Virus Proxy on Windows 2003 Server?
• Can I install Policy Manager Server and Console to same computer?
• Can I install more than one Policy Manager Console for one Policy Manager Server?
• Do I have to use a Microsoft operating system for Policy Manager Server?
• Do I really have to use Server operating system? Isn't the workstation version enough?
• Can I install Policy Manager Console to Win95, Win98 or WinME operating systems?

Per eseguire il backup di Policy Manager Server, procedere come descritto di seguito:

1. Fare clic su Start, quindi selezionare Esegui.
2. Digitare 'cmd' nella casella Apri, quindi fare clic su OK. Viene visualizzata una finestra che richiede l'immissione del comando.
3. Digitare 'net stop fsma' e premere Invio, quindi digitare 'net stop fspm' e premere nuovamente Invio. Questa operazione consente di interrompere tutti i processi F-Secure in esecuzione sul server.
4. Eseguire il backup dell'intera directory di comunicazione e delle chiavi amministratore, quindi salvarle in una cartella protetta da cui è possibile riutilizzarle, se necessario:
   
   • la directory di comunicazione (CommDir contiene le impostazioni del Policy Manager Server) si trova generalmente in C:\Program Files\F-Secure\Management Server5\CommDir\
   • le chiavi amministratore (admin.pub e admin.prv), utilizzate per confermare che i client che comunicano con il server sono affidabili, si trovano generalmente in C:\Program Files\F-Secure\Administrator\
5. Riavviare i processi F-Secure sul server digitando 'net start fsma' e 'net start fspm' nella finestra di immissione dei comandi.

F-Secure Corporation is not aware of any scenarios where disclosure of this info would lower the security of the system. This info is also in most cases the default installation directory that can be guessed easily by any user even without this issue. As the path disclosure issue does not give attackers any significant benefit, F-Secure will fix the issue in the next standard release rather than in a hotfix unless there are indications that this issue can be useful for an attacker.

The log files are located in: "F-Secure\Management Server 5\logs"

The configuration files are in: "F-Secure\Management Server 5\conf"

And the F-Secure Policy Manager Server Communication Directory is located at: "F-Secure\Management Server 5\commdir"

PM Console 5.60 runs on

It is a component of the recently released Policy Manager 5.60 which makes possible to

If you lose the private key of the Policy Manager Console(admin.prv), you have to generate a new management keypair (admin.pub and admin.prv) and re-install the centrally managed applications to all hosts using the new public key.

If you lose the public key (admin.pub), you can recover it either from the Policy Manager Server (\commdir\fsa directory) or from a centrally managed host (\F-Secure\Common directory).

Although the current version is not supported on Windows 2003 Server, the product can be installed on Windows 2003 Server by following these steps:

• Right-click FSAV Proxy Setup.exe icon in explorer and select Properties.
• Go to Compatibility page.
• Check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for'.
• In the list below, select 'Windows 2000'.
• Start Setup.exe and install the product.