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Installing Kaspersky Endpoint Agent using Kaspersky Security Center
Kaspersky Endpoint Agent can be installed using a remote installation task in Kaspersky Security Center. Installation consists of the following steps:
Kaspersky Security Center also supports other methods of installing applications on groups of managed devices. For more information about installation using a remote installation task and other installation methods, refer to the Kaspersky Security Center Help.
When creating an installation package using Kaspersky Security Center 12 and later in order to install Kaspersky Endpoint Agent on devices running Windows XP, use the installation startup file (setup.exe) from the installation package created using Kaspersky Security Center 10.5.
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Creating Kaspersky Endpoint Agent installation package
An installation package is a set of files generated for the remote installation of a Kaspersky application using Kaspersky Security Center. The installation package contains the required settings to install the application and ensure its operation immediately after installation. The installation package is created on the basis of the file with the KUD extension included in the application distribution package.
Creating an installation package in the Administration Console.
To create an installation package:
- In the Administration Console, select Administration Server → Advanced → Remote installation → Installation packages.
- Click the Additional actions button and select View current versions of Kaspersky applications from the drop-down list.
The list of current versions of Kaspersky applications will be displayed.
- Select Kaspersky Endpoint Agent installation package.
- Click the Download application and create an installation package button.
The installation package will be displayed in the list of installation packages.
- To change the installation package properties, in the context menu of the installation package, select Properties.
The properties window of Kaspersky Endpoint Agent installation package opens. You can specify:
- Application installation folder
- Value of the repair mode flag
- Value of the flag indicating compatibility with Azure WVD
- The settings of the key file for activating the application
The new installation package is available in the list of installation packages. You can use this installation package for a remote installation task.
Creating an installation package in the Web Console and in the Cloud Console.
To create an installation package:
- In the main Web Console window, select Discovery and Deployment → Deployment and Assignment → Installation packages.
The list of installation packages downloaded to Kaspersky Security Center will open.
- Click the Add button.
The New Package Wizard will start.
- On the first screen of the wizard, select Create installation package for Kaspersky application.
A list of installation packages available on Kaspersky web servers will be displayed. The list only contains installation packages for applications that are compatible with the current version of Kaspersky Security Center.
- Select Kaspersky Endpoint Agent installation package.
This opens a window containing information about the installation package.
- Read the information and click Download and create installation package.
If the distribution package cannot be converted to an installation package, the Download distribution package button will be displayed instead of the Download and create installation package button. In that case, do the following:
- Click the Download distribution package button to download the distribution package to your computer.
Wait for the download to finish.
- Close the installation package creation wizard window and restart the wizard.
- On the first page of the wizard, select Create installation package from file.
- On the second page of the wizard, specify the path to the distribution package file on your computer.
- Follow the wizard's instructions.
- Click the Download distribution package button to download the distribution package to your computer.
- When you create the installation package, accept the terms and conditions of the License Agreement and the Privacy Policy.
- After download is complete, click Close.
The selected installation package has been downloaded to the Administration Server shared folder, into the Packages subfolder. The downloaded installation package will be displayed in the list of installation packages.
- To change the installation package's properties, click on the installation package name.
The properties window of Kaspersky Endpoint Agent installation package opens. You can specify:
- Application installation folder
- Value of the repair mode flag
- Value of the flag indicating compatibility with Azure WVD
- The settings of the key file for activating the application
The new installation package is available in the list of installation packages. You can use this installation package for a remote installation task.
When creating an installation package using Kaspersky Security Center 12 and later in order to install Kaspersky Endpoint Agent on devices running Windows XP, use the installation startup file (setup.exe) from the installation package created using Kaspersky Security Center 10.5.
Page topCreating Kaspersky Endpoint Agent remote installation task
The Remote application installation task is intended for the remote installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Agent using Kaspersky Security Center. To install the application, the task uses the application installation package.
Creating a remote installation task in the Administration Console.
To create a remote installation task:
- In the Administration Console, open the Administration Server → Tasks folder.
A list of tasks appears.
- Click Create a task.
The task creation wizard will start. Follow its steps.
Step 1. Selecting the task type
Select Kaspersky Security Center Administration Server → Remote application installation.
Step 2. Selecting the installation package
In the list of installation packages, select Kaspersky Endpoint Agent installation package.
You can change the properties of the Kaspersky Security Center installation package.
Step 3. Optional
The Network Agent can be installed together with Kaspersky Endpoint Agent. The Network Agent provides interaction between the Administration Server and the client computer. If the Network Agent is already installed on the computer, it is not re-installed.
If you want to install the Network Agent together with Kaspersky Endpoint Agent, select the Network Agent installation package.
Step 4. Settings
Configure the following additional application settings:
- Force installation package download. Select the application installation method:
- Using Network Agent. If the Network Agent is not installed on the computer, first the Network Agent is installed using the operating system tools. Than Kaspersky Endpoint Agent is installed using the Network Agent tools.
- Using operating system resources through distribution points. The installation package will be disseminated to client computers through distribution points using operating system resources . You can select this option if there is at least one distribution point in your network. For details on distribution point operation, refer to Kaspersky Security Center Help.
- Using operating system resources through Administration Server. The Administration Server disseminates files to client computers by means of the operating system. This option can be selected if the Network Agent is not installed on the client computer, but the client computer is in the same network as the Administration Server.
- Behavior of devices managed by other Servers. Select how to install Kaspersky Endpoint Agent. If more than one Administration Server is installed in the network, these Administration Servers can detect the same client computers. It can result in remote installation of the same application on one client computer from several Administration Servers and in other conflicts.
- Do not install application if it is already installed. Clear this check box if you want, for example, to install an earlier version of the application.
Step 5. Selecting how to restart the operating system
Select the action to be performed if the computer must be restarted.
Step 6. Selecting devices to receive the task assignment
Select the devices on which Kaspersky Endpoint Agent will be installed.
Step 7. Selecting an account to run the task
Select an account to install the Network Agent using the operating system. In this case, administrator permissions are required to access the computer. You can add multiple accounts. If an account does not have the required permissions, the installation wizard uses the next account in the list. You do not need to select an account to install Kaspersky Endpoint Agent using the Network Agent.
Step 8. Configuring task schedule settings
Configure the task start schedule. For example, manually or when the computer is idle.
Step 9. Defining the task name
Enter the task name, for example, Installing Kaspersky Endpoint Agent
.
Step 10. Finishing task creation
Complete the wizard operation. If required, select the Run task after wizard finishes check box. You can monitor the task's progress in the task properties. The application will be installed in quiet mode.
Creating a remote installation task in the Web Console and in the Cloud Console.
To create a remote installation task:
- In the main Web Console window, select Devices → Tasks.
A list of tasks appears.
- Click the Add button.
The task creation wizard will start. Follow its steps.
Step 1. Configuring the general task settings
In order to configure the general task settings:
- In the Application drop-down list, select Kaspersky Security Center.
- In the Task type drop-down list, select Remote application installation.
- In the Task name field, enter a short description, for example,
Installing Kaspersky Endpoint Agent
. - In the Devices to which the task will be assigned section, select the task scope.
Step 2. Selecting computers for installation
At this step, select the computers on which Kaspersky Endpoint Agent will be installed in accordance with the selected task scope.
Step 3. Configuring the installation package settings
At this step, configure the installation package settings:
- Select Kaspersky Endpoint Agent installation package.
- Select the Network Agent installation package.
The selected version of the Network Agent will be installed together with Kaspersky Endpoint Agent. The Network Agent provides interaction between the Administration Server and the client computer. If the Network Agent is already installed on the computer, it is not re-installed.
- In the Force installation package download section, select the application installation method:
- Using Network Agent. If the Network Agent is not installed on the computer, first the Network Agent is installed using the operating system tools. Than Kaspersky Endpoint Agent is installed using the Network Agent tools.
- Using operating system resources through distribution points. The installation package will be disseminated to managed devices through distribution points using operating system resources. You can select this option if there is at least one distribution point in your network. For details on distribution point operation, refer to Kaspersky Security Center Help.
- Using operating system resources through Administration Server. The Administration Server will deliver files to managed devices by means of the operating system. This option can be selected if the Network Agent is not installed on the managed device, but the managed device is in the same network as the Administration Server.
- In the Maximum number of concurrent downloads field, specify the limit on the number of installation package download requests to the Administration Server. A limit on the number of requests helps prevent network overload.
- In the Number of installation attempts field, specify the limit on the number of application installation attempts. After successfully installing Kaspersky Endpoint Agent , the task will automatically start the next installation.
- If required, clear the Do not install application if it is already installed check box. This will allow, for example, installing an earlier version of the application.
- If required, clear the Verify operating system type before downloading check box. This will prevent the superfluous download of the application distribution package in the event that the computer's operating system does not meet the software requirements. If you are sure that the computer's operating system meets the software requirements, you can skip this check.
- If required, select the Assign package installation in Active Directory group policies check box. Kaspersky Endpoint Agent can be installed manually using the Network Agent or Active Directory. To install using the Network Agent, the remote installation task must be started with the domain administrator permissions.
- If required, select the Prompt the user to close running applications check box. Installing Kaspersky Endpoint Agent requires computer resources. For the user's convenience, the application installation wizard prompts the user to close running applications before starting the installation. This will prevent slowdowns in the operation of other applications, as well as possible computer malfunctions.
- In the Behavior of devices managed by other Servers section, select the installation method for Kaspersky Endpoint Agent. If more than one Administration Server is installed in the network, these Administration Servers can detect the same client computers. It can result in remote installation of the same application on one client computer from several Administration Servers and in other conflicts.
Step 4. Selecting how to restart the operating system
Select the action to be performed if the computer must be restarted.
Step 5. Selecting an account to run the task
Select an account to install the Network Agent using the operating system. In this case, administrator permissions are required to access the computer. You can add multiple accounts. If an account does not have the required permissions, the installation wizard uses the next account in the list. You do not need to select an account to install Kaspersky Endpoint Agent using the Network Agent.
Step 6. Finishing task creation
Complete the wizard's operation by clicking the Finish button. The new task will appear in the task list. To run the task, select the check box next to the task and click Run. The application will be installed in quiet mode.