RU5 is the final version of Symantec Endpoint Protection to support 32-bit Windows clients. Future versions (14.3 RU6 and beyond) require 64-bit operating systems.
| Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | | Windows Server 2016+, 8 GB RAM, 50 GB disk (plus DB space) | | Management Console | Windows 10/11, or Windows Server with .NET 4.8 | | Windows Client | Windows 8.1 / 10 / 11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 | | Linux Client | RHEL 7/8, Ubuntu 18.04/20.04, SLES 12/15 | | Mac Client | macOS 10.15 (Catalina) through 11 (Big Sur) | symantec endpoint protection 14.3 ru5
Q4 2021 (generally available by December 2021) Support Lifecycle: Active support typically lasts until the next RU or major version; long-term support applies to the 14.3 branch. RU5 is the final version of Symantec Endpoint
For the weary system administrator, RU5 wasn't just a version number—it was the point where the ship stopped rocking and the defenses held firm. It stands as a reminder that in cybersecurity, sometimes the most interesting feature is simply "it works." For the weary system administrator, RU5 wasn't just