Getting started

After deploying the application on client computers, to work with Kaspersky Endpoint Security from Kaspersky Security Center 11 Web Console you must perform the following actions:

• Create and configure a policy.

  You can use policies to apply identical Kaspersky Endpoint Security settings to all client computers within an administration group. The Initial Configuration Wizard of Kaspersky Security Center 11 Web Console automatically creates a policy for Kaspersky Endpoint Security.

• Create the Update and Virus Scan tasks.

  The Update task is required for keeping computer security up to date. When the task is performed, Kaspersky Endpoint Security updates the anti-virus databases and application modules. The Initial Configuration Wizard of Kaspersky Security Center 11 Web Console automatically creates the Update task for Kaspersky Endpoint Security.

  The Virus Scan task is required for the timely detection of viruses and other malware. The Virus Scan task has to be created manually.

To execute Virus Scan task:

1. In the main window of Web Console, select Devices → Tasks.

   The table with tasks opens.

2. Click the Add button.

   The Task Wizard starts.

3. Configure the task settings:
   1. In the Application drop-down list, select Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows.
   2. In the Task type list, select Virus Scan.
   3. In the Task name field, enter a brief description, for example, Weekly scan.
   4. In the Select devices to which the task will be assigned section, select the task scope.
4. Select devices according to the selected task scope option.
5. Click the Next button.
6. Finish the wizard by clicking the Create button.

   A new task will be displayed in the table of tasks.

7. To configure the task schedule, go to the task properties.

   It is recommended to configure a schedule that runs the task at least once per week.

8. To run a task, select the check box opposite the task and click the Start button.

   You can monitor the status of the task, and the number of devices on which the task was completed successfully or completed with an error.

As a result, the Virus Scan task will be executed on the user computers in accordance to the specified schedule.

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