Server reboot after Cortex XDR installation is required or not?

[Zaffrul]

Hi,

I have one question regarding the Cortex XDR Agent installation, after i install the XDR agent in Servers (Linux or windows), do i need to reboot the server for the installation to take effect or no reboot needed? I am working in Telekom Malaysia Berhad and currently we are having mass XDR deployment for all servers (linux & windows). One of the system admin concern is related to the server reboot after the installation. I have checked in the palo alto website but somehow it does not mention any about the server reboot after installation. Seek your help on this.

[bbucao]

Hi Zaffrul,

Rebooting after agent install is not a requirement but is always recommended. 

[N2Z2]

As far as I know, rebooting is not required but the processes that are already started upon installation will not be monitored until reboot.

Is that correct?

Thanks

[bbucao]

Hi Nicola_Nuzzi,

That is exactly correct! Thanks! 

[bbarmanroy]

Hi All,

BTP's also monitor for any suspicious activities, so any malicious actions (which may be already running, e.g. ransomware) will be detected and appropriate actions taken based on policies.