You can create the following types of tasks to administer Kaspersky Endpoint Security through Kaspersky Security Center 11 Web Console:
Local tasks that are configured for an individual client computer.
Group tasks that are configured for client computers within administration groups.
Tasks for a selection of computers.
You can create any number of group tasks, tasks for a selection of computers, or local tasks. For more details about working with administration groups, selections of computers and ranges of computers, refer to Kaspersky Security Center Help.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security supports the following tasks:
Virus Scan. Kaspersky Endpoint Security scans the computer areas specified in the task settings for viruses and other threats. The Virus Scan task is required for the operation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security and is created during the Initial Configuration Wizard. It is recommended to configure a schedule that runs the task at least once per week.
Add key. Kaspersky Endpoint Security adds a key for activating applications, including an additional key. Before running the task, make sure that the number of computers, on which the task is to be executed, does not exceed the number of computers allowed by the license.
Change application components. Kaspersky Endpoint Security installs or removes components on client computers according to the list of components specified in the task settings. The File Threat Protection component cannot be removed. The optimal set of Kaspersky Endpoint Security components helps to conserve computer resources.
Inventory. Kaspersky Endpoint Security receives information about all application executable files that are stored on computers. The Inventory task is performed by the Application Control component. If the Application Control component is not installed, the task will end with an error.
Update. Kaspersky Endpoint Security updates databases and application modules. The Update task is required for the operation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security and is created during the Initial Configuration Wizard. It is recommended to configure a schedule that runs the task at least once per day.
Last update rollback. Kaspersky Endpoint Security rolls back the last update of databases and application modules. This may be necessary if, for example, new databases contain incorrect data that could cause Kaspersky Endpoint Security to block a safe application.
Integrity Check. Kaspersky Endpoint Security analyses the set of application modules, checks the modules for corruption or modifications, and checks the digital signature of each module.
In the main window of Web Console, select Devices → Tasks.
The table with tasks opens.
Click the Add button.
The Task Wizard starts.
Configure the task settings:
In the Application drop-down list, select Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows.
In the Task type drop-down list, select the task that you want to run on user computers.
In the Task name field, enter a brief description, for example, Update the application for accounting.
In the Select devices to which the task will be assigned section, select the task scope.
Select devices according to the selected task scope option.
Click the Next button.
Finish the wizard by clicking the Create button.
A new task will be displayed in the table of tasks.
To run a task, select the check box opposite the task and click the Start button. This will create and run the task for Kaspersky Endpoint Security with the default settings. You can modify task settings in the task properties.
In the list of tasks, you can monitor the task completion result (columns named Status, Running, Completed, Completed with errors, Completed. Restart required). You can also create a selection of events to monitor the completion of tasks (Monitoring and reports → Event selections). For more details on event selection, please refer to the Kaspersky Security Center Help Guide. Task execution results are also saved locally in Windows event log and in Kaspersky Endpoint Security reports.