Kaspersky Security Center 14 Windows

About Kaspersky Security Center

The section contains information about the purpose of Kaspersky Security Center, its main features and components, and ways to purchase Kaspersky Security Center.

Information provided in Online Help may differ from information provided in documents shipped with the application; in this case, Online Help is considered up-to-date. You can proceed to Online Help by clicking links in the application interface, or by clicking the Online Help link in documents. Online Help can be updated without prior notice. You can switch between Online Help and Offline Help if necessary.

Kaspersky Security Center is designed for centralized execution of basic administration and maintenance tasks on an organization's network. The application provides the administrator access to detailed information about the organization's network security level; it allows configuring all the components of protection built using Kaspersky applications.

Kaspersky Security Center is an application aimed at corporate network administrators and employees responsible for protection of devices in a wide range of organizations.

Using Kaspersky Security Center, you can do the following:

  • Create a hierarchy of Administration Servers to manage the organization's network, as well as networks at remote offices or client organizations.

    The client organization is an organization whose anti-virus protection is ensured by the service provider.

  • Create a hierarchy of administration groups to manage a selection of client devices as a whole.
  • Manage an anti-virus protection system built based on Kaspersky applications.
  • Create images of operating systems and deploy them on client devices over the network, as well as perform remote installation of applications by Kaspersky and other software vendors.
  • Remotely manage applications by Kaspersky and other vendors installed on client devices. Install updates, find and fix vulnerabilities.
  • Perform centralized deployment of license keys for Kaspersky applications to client devices, monitor their use, and renew licenses.
  • Receive statistics and reports about the operation of applications and devices.
  • Receive notifications about critical events during the operation of Kaspersky applications.
  • Manage mobile devices.
  • Manage encryption of information stored on the hard drives of devices and removable drives and users' access to encrypted data.
  • Perform inventory of hardware connected to the organization's network.
  • Centrally manage files moved to Quarantine or Backup by security applications, as well as manage files for which processing by security applications has been postponed.

You can purchase Kaspersky Security Center through Kaspersky (for example, at https://www.kaspersky.com) or through partner companies.

If you purchase Kaspersky Security Center through Kaspersky, you can copy the application from our website. Information that is required for application activation is sent to you by email after your payment is processed.

Updates functionality (including providing anti-virus signature updates and codebase updates), as well as KSN functionality may not be available in the software in the U.S.

In this section

Hardware and software requirements

Compatible Kaspersky applications and solutions

Licenses and features of Kaspersky Security Center 14

About compatibility of Administration Server and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console

Comparison of Kaspersky Security Center: Windows-based vs. Linux-based

About Kaspersky Security Center Cloud Console

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Hardware and software requirements

Administration Server

Minimum hardware requirements:

  • CPU with an operating frequency of 1 GHz or higher. For a 64-bit operating system, the minimum CPU frequency is 1.4 GHz.
  • RAM: 4 GB.
  • Available disk space: 10 GB. When Vulnerability and Patch Management is used, at least 100 GB of free disk space must be available.

For deployment in cloud environments, the requirements for Administration Server and database server are the same as the requirements for physical Administration Server (depending on how many devices you want to manage).

Software requirements:

  • Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8
  • Microsoft Windows DAC 6.0
  • Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5

The following operating systems are supported:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro RS5 (October 2018 Update, 1809) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations RS5 (October 2018 Update, 1809) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise RS5 (October 2018 Update, 1809) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education RS5 (October 2018 Update, 1809) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 20H1 (May 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 20H1 (May 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 20H1 (May 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 20H1 (May 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 20H2 (October 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 20H2 (October 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 20H2 (October 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 20H2 (October 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Education 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 and later 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise/Ultimate with Service Pack 1 and later 32-bit/64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard with Service Pack 1 and later 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Server Core 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Datacenter 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Essentials 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Foundation 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2016 Datacenter (LTSB) 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2016 Standard (LTSB) 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2016 Server Core (Installation Option) (LTSB) 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2019 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2019 Core 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2022 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2022 Datacenter 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2022 Core 64-bit
  • Windows Storage Server 2012 64-bit
  • Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 64-bit
  • Windows Storage Server 2016 64-bit
  • Windows Storage Server 2019 64-bit

The following virtualization platforms are supported:

  • VMware vSphere 6.7
  • VMware vSphere 7.0
  • VMware Workstation 16 Pro
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 64-bit
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 64-bit
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016 64-bit
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019 64-bit
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2022 64-bit
  • Citrix XenServer 7.1 LTSR
  • Citrix XenServer 8.x
  • Parallels Desktop 17
  • Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.x

The following database servers are supported (can be installed on a different device):

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express 64-bit with limitations
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express 64-bit with limitations
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express 64-bit with limitations
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express 64-bit with limitations
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express 64-bit with limitations
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (all editions) 64-bit
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (all editions) 64-bit
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (all editions) on Windows 64-bit
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (all editions) on Linux 64-bit
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (all editions) on Windows 64-bit (requires additional actions)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (all editions) on Linux 64-bit (requires additional actions)
  • Microsoft Azure SQL Database
  • All supported SQL Server editions in Amazon RDS and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms
  • MySQL 5.7 Community 32-bit/64-bit
  • MySQL Standard Edition 8.0 (release 8.0.20 and later) 32-bit/64-bit
  • MySQL Enterprise Edition 8.0 (release 8.0.20 and later) 32-bit/64-bit
  • MariaDB 10.3 (build 10.3.22 and later) 32-bit/64-bit
  • MariaDB Galera Cluster 10.3 32-bit/64-bit with InnoDB storage engine

Refer to the following topic for details and limitations: Selecting a DBMS.

It is recommended to use MariaDB 10.3.22; if you use an earlier version, the Perform Windows update task might take more than one day to work.

SIEM and other information management systems:

  • HP (Micro Focus) ArcSight ESM 7.0
  • IBM QRadar 7.3
  • Splunk 7.1

Kaspersky Security Center 14 Web Console

Kaspersky Security Center Web Console Server

Minimum hardware requirements:

  • CPU: 4 cores, operating frequency of 2.5 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Available disk space: 40 GB

The following operating systems are supported:

  • Microsoft Windows (64-bit versions only):
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro RS5 (October 2018 Update, 1809)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations RS5 (October 2018 Update, 1809)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise RS5 (October 2018 Update, 1809)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Education RS5 (October 2018 Update, 1809)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 19H1
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 19H1
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 19H1
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 19H1
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 19H2
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 19H2
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 19H2
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 19H2
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 20H1 (May 2020 Update)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 20H1 (May 2020 Update)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 20H1 (May 2020 Update)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 20H1 (May 2020 Update)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 20H2 (October 2020 Update)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 20H2 (October 2020 Update)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 20H2 (October 2020 Update)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 20H2 (October 2020 Update)
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
    • Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
    • Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise
    • Microsoft Windows 11 Education
    • Windows Server 2012 Server Core
    • Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
    • Windows Server 2012 Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012 Foundation
    • Windows Server 2012 Standard
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
    • Windows Server 2016 Datacenter (LTSB)
    • Windows Server 2016 Standard (LTSB)
    • Windows Server 2016 Server Core (Installation Option) (LTSB)
    • Windows Server 2019 Standard 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2019 Core 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2022 Standard 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2022 Datacenter 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2022 Core 64-bit
    • Windows Storage Server 2012 64-bit
    • Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 64-bit
    • Windows Storage Server 2016 64-bit
    • Windows Storage Server 2019 64-bit
  • Linux (64-bit versions only):
    • Debian GNU/Linux 11.х (Bullseye)
    • Debian GNU/Linux 10.х (Buster)
    • Debian GNU/Linux 9.х (Stretch)
    • Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)
    • Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver)
    • CentOS 7.x
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 8.x
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7.x
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (all Service Packs)
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (all Service Packs)
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 (Service Pack 3) ARM
    • Astra Linux Special Edition RUSB.10015-01 (operational update 1.7)
    • Astra Linux Special Edition RUSB.10015-01 (operational update 1.6)
    • Astra Linux Common Edition (operational update 2.12)
    • ALT Server 10
    • ALT Server 9.2
    • ALT 8 SP Server (LKNV.11100-01)
    • ALT 8 SP Server (LKNV.11100-02)
    • ALT 8 SP Server (LKNV.11100-03)
    • Oracle Linux 8
    • Oracle Linux 7
    • RED OS 7.3 Server
    • RED OS 7.3 Certified Edition
    • Kernel-based Virtual Machine (all Linux operating systems supported by Kaspersky Security Center Web Console Server)

Client devices

For a client device, use of Kaspersky Security Center Web Console requires only a browser.

The minimum screen resolution is 1366x768 pixels.

The hardware and software requirements for the device are identical to the requirements of the browser that is used with Kaspersky Security Center Web Console.

Browsers:

  • Mozilla Firefox Extended Support Release 91.8.0 or later (91.8.0 released on April 5, 2022)
  • Mozilla Firefox Release 99.0 or later (99.0 released on April 5, 2022)
  • Google Chrome 100.0.4896.88 or later (official build)
  • Microsoft Edge 100 or later
  • Safari 15 on macOS

iOS Mobile Device Management (iOS MDM) Server

Hardware requirements:

  • CPU with an operating frequency of 1 GHz or higher. For a 64-bit operating system, the minimum CPU frequency is 1.4 GHz.
  • RAM: 2 GB.
  • Available disk space: 2 GB.

Software requirements: Microsoft Windows (the version of the supported operating system is defined by the Administration Server requirements).

Exchange Mobile Device Server

All software and hardware requirements for Exchange Mobile Device Server are included in the requirements for Microsoft Exchange Server.

Compatibility with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, and Microsoft  Exchange Server 2013 is supported.

Administration Console

Hardware requirements:

  • CPU with an operating frequency of 1 GHz or higher. For a 64-bit operating system, the minimum CPU frequency is 1.4 GHz.
  • RAM: 512 MB.
  • Available disk space: 1 GB.

Software requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows operating system (supported version of the operating system is determined by the requirements of Administration Server), except for the following operating systems:
    • Windows Server 2012 Server Core 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2016 Server Core (Installation Option) (LTSB) 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2019 Core 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2022 Core 64-bit
  • Microsoft Management Console 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.0 running on:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
    • Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1
    • Microsoft Windows 8
    • Microsoft Windows 8.1
    • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0 running on:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Service Pack 1
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
    • Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1
    • Microsoft Windows 8.1
    • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Edge running on Microsoft Windows 10

Network Agent

Minimum hardware requirements:

  • CPU with an operating frequency of 1 GHz or higher. For a 64-bit operating system, the minimum CPU frequency is 1.4 GHz.
  • RAM: 512 MB.
  • Available disk space: 1 GB.

Minimum hardware requirements for Vulnerability and patch management:

  • CPU with operating frequency of 1.4 GHz or higher. A 64-bit OS is required.
  • RAM: 8 GB.
  • Available disk space: 1 GB.

Software requirement for Linux-based devices: the Perl language interpreter version 5.10 or later must be installed.

The following operating systems are supported:

  • Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 with latest Service Pack 32-bit
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 7 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 7 Standard with Service Pack 1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8 Standard 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Enterprise 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Update 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise version 1703 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise version 1709 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise version 1803 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise version 1809 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 20H2 IoT Enterprise 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 IoT Enterprise 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise version 1909 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise version 1607 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home RS3 (Fall Creators Update, v1709) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro RS3 (Fall Creators Update, v1709) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations RS3 (Fall Creators Update, v1709) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise RS3 (Fall Creators Update, v1709) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education RS3 (Fall Creators Update, v1709) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home RS4 (April 2018 Update, 17134) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro RS4 (April 2018 Update, 17134) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations RS4 (April 2018 Update, 17134) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise RS4 (April 2018 Update, 17134) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education RS4 (April 2018 Update, 17134) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home RS5 (October 2018) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro RS5 (October 2018) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations RS5 (October 2018) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise RS5 (October 2018) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education RS5 (October 2018) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 19H1 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 19H2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 20H1 (May 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 20H1 (May 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 20H1 (May 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 20H1 (May 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 20H2 (October 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 20H2 (October 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 20H2 (October 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 20H2 (October 2020 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 21H1 (May 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education 21H2 (October 2021 Update) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Education 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 and later 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise/Ultimate with Service Pack 1 and later 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic/Premium with Service Pack 1 and later 32-bit/64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 and later 32-bit
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems Service Pack 3 32-bit
  • Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials 64-bit
  • Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on 64-bit
  • Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Standard/Premium 64-bit
  • Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Standard/Premium 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 Foundation with Service Pack 2 32-bit/64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (all editions) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Service Pack 1 and later 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Service Pack 1 and later 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation with Service Pack 1 and later 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Core Mode Service Pack 1 and later 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Service Pack 1 and later 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (all editions) 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Server Core 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Datacenter 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Essentials 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Foundation 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2016 Datacenter (LTSB) 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2016 Standard (LTSB) 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2016 Server Core (Installation Option) (LTSB) 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2019 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2019 Core 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2022 Standard 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2022 Datacenter 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2022 Core 64-bit
  • Windows Storage Server 2012 64-bit
  • Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 64-bit
  • Windows Storage Server 2016 64-bit
  • Windows Storage Server 2019 64-bit
  • Debian GNU/Linux 11.х (Bullseye) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Debian GNU/Linux 10.х (Buster) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Debian GNU/Linux 9.х (Stretch) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) ARM 64-bit
  • Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Ubuntu Desktop 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Ubuntu Desktop 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) 32-bit/64-bit
  • CentOS 8.x 64-bit
  • CentOS 7.x 64-bit
  • CentOS 7.x ARM 64-bit
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 8.x 64-bit
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7.x 64-bit
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6.x 32-bit/64-bit
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (all Service Packs) 64-bit
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (all Service Packs) 64-bit
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 (all Service Packs) 64-bit
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 (Service Pack 3) ARM 64-bit
  • openSUSE 15 64-bit
  • EulerOS 2.0 SP8 ARM
  • Pardus OS 19.1 64-bit
  • Astra Linux Special Edition RUSB.10015-01 (operational update 1.7) 64-bit
  • Astra Linux Special Edition RUSB.10015-01 (operational update 1.6) 64-bit
  • Astra Linux Common Edition (operational update 2.12) 64-bit
  • Astra Linux Special Edition RUSB.10152-02 (operational update 4.7) ARM 64-bit
  • ALT Server 10 64-bit
  • ALT Server 9.2 64-bit
  • ALT Workstation 10 32-bit/64-bit
  • ALT Workstation 9.2 32-bit/64-bit
  • ALT 8 SP Server (LKNV.11100-01) 64-bit
  • ALT 8 SP Server (LKNV.11100-02) 64-bit
  • ALT 8 SP Server (LKNV.11100-03) 64-bit
  • ALT 8 SP Workstation (LKNV.11100-01) 32-bit/64-bit
  • ALT 8 SP Workstation (LKNV.11100-02) 32-bit/64-bit
  • ALT 8 SP Workstation (LKNV.11100-03) 32-bit/64-bit
  • Mageia 4 32-bit
  • Oracle Linux 7 64-bit
  • Oracle Linux 8 64-bit
  • Linux Mint 19.x 32-bit
  • Linux Mint 20.x 64-bit
  • AlterOS 7.5 and later 64-bit
  • GosLinux IC6 64-bit
  • RED OS 7.3 Server 64-bit
  • RED OS 7.3 Certified Edition 64-bit
  • ROSA Enterprise Linux Server 7.3 64-bit
  • ROSA Enterprise Linux Desktop 7.3 64-bit
  • ROSA COBALT Workstation 7.3 64-bit
  • ROSA COBALT Server 7.3 64-bit
  • Lotos (Linux core version 4.19.50, DE: MATE) 64-bit
  • macOS Sierra (10.12)
  • macOS High Sierra (10.13)
  • macOS Mojave (10.14)
  • macOS Catalina (10.15)
  • macOS Big Sur (11.x)
  • macOS Monterey (12.x)

For Network Agent, the Apple Silicon (M1) architecture is also supported, as well as Intel.

The following virtualization platforms are supported:

  • VMware vSphere 6.7
  • VMware vSphere 7.0
  • VMware Workstation 16 Pro
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 64-bit
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 64-bit
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016 64-bit
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019 64-bit
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2022 64-bit
  • Citrix XenServer 7.1 LTSR
  • Citrix XenServer 8.x
  • Kernel-based Virtual Machine (all Linux operating systems supported by Network Agent)

On the devices running Windows 10 version RS4 or RS5, Kaspersky Security Center might be unable to detect some vulnerabilities in folders where case sensitivity is enabled.

In Microsoft Windows XP, Network Agent might not perform some operations correctly.

We recommend that you install the same version of the Network Agent for Linux as Kaspersky Security Center.

Network Agent for macOS is provided together with Kaspersky security application for this operating system.

See also:

Hardware requirements for the DBMS and the Administration Server

Requirements for a distribution point

Main installation scenario

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Compatible Kaspersky applications and solutions

Kaspersky Security Center supports centralized deployment and management of all Kaspersky applications and solutions that are currently supported. The table below shows what Kaspersky applications and solutions are supported by MMC-based Administration Console and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console. To find out versions of the applications and solutions, refer to the Product Support Lifecycle webpage.

List of Kaspersky applications and solutions supported by Kaspersky Security Center

Name of Kaspersky application or solution

Supported by MMC-based Administration Console

Supported by Kaspersky Security Center Web Console

For workstations

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux Elbrus Edition

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Mac

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Endpoint Agent

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security for Windows

Yes.

Yes.

For industrial solutions

Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Nodes

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Linux Nodes

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Networks (centralized deployment is not supported)

Yes.

Yes.

For mobile devices

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Security for iOS

No.

Yes.

For file servers

Kaspersky Security for Windows Server

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux

Yes.

Yes.

For virtual environments

Kaspersky Security for Virtualization Light Agent

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Security for Virtualization Agentless

Yes.

No.

For mail and collaboration servers

Kaspersky Security for Linux Mail Server

Yes.

No.

Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway

Yes.

No.

Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Exchange Servers

Yes.

No.

For detection of targeted attacks

Kaspersky Sandbox Server

No.

Yes.

Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum

No.

Yes.

Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response

No.

Yes.

For KasperskyOS devices

Kaspersky IoT Secure Gateway

No.

Yes.

KasperskyOS Thin Client

No.

Yes.

See also:

Main installation scenario

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[Topic 172903][Topic 209155]

About compatibility of Administration Server and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console

We recommend that you use the latest version of both Kaspersky Security Center Administration Server and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console; otherwise, the functionality of Kaspersky Security Center may be limited.

You can install and upgrade Kaspersky Security Center Administration Server and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console independently. In this case you should ensure that the version of the installed Kaspersky Security Center Web Console is compatible with the version of Administration Server to which you connect:

  • Kaspersky Security Center Web Console 14 supports Kaspersky Security Center Administration Server of the following versions: 14, 13.2, and 13.1.
  • Kaspersky Security Center 14 Administration Server supports Kaspersky Security Center Web Console of the following versions: 14, 13.2, and 13.1.
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[Topic 211939]

Comparison of Kaspersky Security Center: Windows-based vs. Linux-based

Kaspersky provides Kaspersky Security Center as an on-premises solution for two platforms—Windows and Linux. In the Windows-based solution, you install Administration Server on a Windows device, and the Linux-based solution has the Administration Server version that is designed to be installed on a Linux device. This Online Help contains information about Kaspersky Security Center Windows. For detailed information about the Linux-based solution, refer to the Kaspersky Security Center Linux Online Help.

The table below lets you compare the main features of Kaspersky Security Center as a Windows-based solution and as a Linux-based solution.

Feature comparison of Kaspersky Security Center working as a Windows-based solution and Linux-based solution

 

Feature or property

Kaspersky Security Center 14

 

Windows-based solution

Linux-based solution

Administration Server location

On-premises

On-premises

Database management system (DBMS) location

On-premises

On-premises

Operating system to install Administration Server on

Windows

Linux

Administration console type

On-premises and web-based

Web-based

Operating system to install the web-based administration console on

Windows or Linux

Windows or Linux

Hierarchy of Administration Servers

Yes.

Yes.

Administration group hierarchy

Yes.

Yes.

Network polling

Yes.

Yes.

(by IP ranges only)

Maximum number of managed devices

100,000

20,000

Protection of Windows, macOS, and Linux-managed devices

Yes.

No.

(protection of Linux devices only)

Protection of mobile devices

Yes.

No.

Protection of virtual machines

Yes.

No.

Protection of public cloud infrastructure

Yes.

No.

Device-centric security management

Yes.

Yes.

User-centric security management

Yes.

Yes.

Application policies

Yes.

Yes.

Tasks for Kaspersky applications

Yes.

Yes.

Kaspersky Security Network

Yes.

No.

KSN Proxy

Yes.

No.

Kaspersky Private Security Network

Yes.

No.

Centralized deployment of license keys for Kaspersky applications

Yes.

Yes.

Support for virtual Administration Servers

Yes.

Yes.

Installing third-party software updates and fixing third-party software vulnerabilities

Yes.

No.

(by using a remote installation task only)

Notifications about events that occurred on managed devices

Yes.

Yes.

Creating and managing user accounts

Yes.

Yes.

Monitoring the policies and tasks status

Yes.

Yes.

Deployment of the Kaspersky Security Center failover cluster

Yes.

Yes.

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[Topic 211055]

About Kaspersky Security Center Cloud Console

Using Kaspersky Security Center as an on-premises application means that you install Kaspersky Security Center, including Administration Server, on a local device and manage the network security system through the Microsoft Management Console-based Administration Console (available only in Kaspersky Security Center Windows) or Kaspersky Security Center Web Console.

However, you can use Kaspersky Security Center as a cloud service instead. In this case Kaspersky Security Center is installed and maintained for you by Kaspersky experts in the cloud environment, and Kaspersky gives you access to the Administration Server as a service. You manage the network security system through the cloud-based Administration Console named Kaspersky Security Center Cloud Console. This console has an interface similar to the interface of Kaspersky Security Center Web Console.

The interface and documentation of Kaspersky Security Center Cloud Console are available in the following languages:

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (LATAM)
  • Traditional Chinese

More information about Kaspersky Security Center Cloud Console and its features is available in the Kaspersky Security Center Cloud Console documentation and in the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business documentation.

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[Topic 196993]