Does Core Support Multiple NICs?

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This article applies to all MetaDefender Core releases deployed on Windows and Linux systems.

Answer

Yes, MetaDefender Core supports multiple NICs. However, when using multiple NICs, there is a potential concern that the Deployment ID might change.

Starting from Core version 5.13.0, we support maintaining a consistent Deployment ID, even on machines with multiple NICs.

Maintain a Stable Deployment ID with Multiple NICs

Here are some points to maintain a stable Deployment ID when using multiple NICs:

  1. Keep MAC addresses consistent – Ensure that the MAC addresses of all NICs remain unchanged.

  2. Maintain a stable hostname – The hostname should not be altered.

  3. If you are using teamed NICs – Configure them so that the MAC address remains the same after a reboot.

For more details, please refer to Does the Deployment ID change at any time?

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