SecureDoc For Linux - System Requirements
NOTE: Regarding Red Hat and Ubuntu version updates, our current strategy is to deliver minor kernel updates within one to two weeks upon request, unless we are faced with an unexpected complication, which would be exceedingly rare. Major kernel updates could take us in the order of three to six months to support, but that time may be shortened with advanced notice from the customer of their intention to roll out such an update.
The Linux requirements noted below are the same for both SecureDoc CloudVM (SDLinux for Servers) and SDLinux (for endpoints).
Linux Versions
USE Linux Enterprise Server | Supported Version |
15.1 (SP1) | SecureDoc 8.5 SR2 and newer |
15.0 | SecureDoc 8.5 SR2 and newer |
Ubuntu Version | Supported Version |
22.04.5 LTS – FIPS Support | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
22.04.1 LTS | SecureDoc 9.0 SR3 and newer |
22.04 LTS | SecureDoc 9.0 SR3 and newer |
20.04.4 LTS | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
20.04.4 LTS – FIPS Support | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
20.04.3 LTS | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
20.04.3 LTS – FIPS Support | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
20.04 LTS to 20.04.2 LTS | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
18.04.6 LTS – FIPS Support | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
18.04.4 LTS to 18.04.5 LTS | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
18.04.3 LTS | SecureDoc 8.5, SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
18.04.1 LTS | SecureDoc 8.5, SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
16.04.7 LTS | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
16.04.6 LTS | SecureDoc 8.3, SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
16.04.5 LTS | SecureDoc 8.1, SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
16.04.3 LTS | SecureDoc 7.28, SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
RHEL Version | CentOS Version | Minimum Supported Version |
8.8 | SecureDoc 9.0 SR4 and newer | |
8.7 – FIPS Support* | SecureDoc 9.0 SR3 and newer | |
8.7 | SecureDoc 9.0 SR3 and newer | |
8.6 | SecureDoc 9.0 and newer | |
8.5 | SecureDoc 9.0 and newer | |
8.4 | SecureDoc 8.6SR1 HF1 and newer | |
8.3 | SecureDoc 8.6SR1 HF1 and newer | |
8.2 | 8.2-2004 | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
8.0 | 8.0-1905 | SecureDoc 8.5 and newer |
7.9 | 7.9-2009 | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer |
7.8 | SecureDoc 8.6 and newer | |
7.7 | 7.7-1908 | SecureDoc 8.5 and newer |
7.6 | 7.6-1810 | SecureDoc 8.3 and newer |
7.5 | 7.5-1804 | SecureDoc 8.2 SR1 and newer |
7.4 | 7.4-1708 | SecureDoc 8.2 SR1 and newer |
7.3 | 7.3-1611 | SecureDoc 8.2 SR1 and newer |
7.2 | 7.2-1511 | SecureDoc 8.2 SR1 and newer |
Selected version upgrade test
- SDLinux 8.6SR1HF1 client on RHEL 8.4 à Upgrade client to SDLinux 9.0 à Upgrade OS to RHEL 8.5 à Upgrade OS to RHEL 8.6
- SDLinux 8.6SR1HF1 client on RHEL 8.4 à Upgrade OS to RHEL 8.5 à Upgrade OS to RHEL 8.6 à Upgrade client to SDLinux 9.0
- SDLinux 8.6SR1HF1 client on RHEL 8.4 à Upgrade client to SDLinux 9.0 à Upgrade OS to RHEL 8.6
- Limitations: Refer to SecureDoc v9.0 release notes
- Disclaimer: Replace rhel8.wmsd.tar.gz on SES 8.6 SR1 with rhel8.wmsd.tar.gz_v9.0
Hard Drive
- 600 MB of unallocated free space available
- Or, SWAP partition (for non-LVM systems only)
Important: SecureDoc uninstall is not currently supported. SecureDoc 8.5 only supports uninstallation when the system has not started encryption.
Support Policy
WinMagic is committed to supporting our customers who use Linux within their IT ecosystem. We work with our partners, such as RedHat, to make sure that we’re compatible with their most recent licenses.
NOTE: When preparing to complete a version upgrade, it is important that all customers back-up their data. This is recommended before any testing or updating to ensure the preservation of data.
* Deployment on FIPS mode supported (FIPS mode on RHEL 8, Ubuntu 18.04 and Ubuntu 20.04 will require SecureDoc version 9.0SR2 and above)
Related Knowledge Base Articles
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