In the main window of Web Console, select Devices → Tasks.
The table with tasks opens.
Click the Add button.
The Task Wizard starts. Follow the instructions of the Wizard.
Step 1. Configuring general task settings
At this step, configure the general settings of the task:
In the Application drop-down list, select Kaspersky Security Center.
In the Task type drop-down list, select Install application remotely.
In the Task name field, enter a brief description, such as Installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Managers.
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 to install Kaspersky Endpoint Security according to the selected task scope option.
Step 3. Configuring an installation package
At this step configure the settings of the installation package:
Select Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows installation package.
Select the Network Agent installation package.
The selected Network Agent that will be installed together with Kaspersky Endpoint Security. Network Agent facilitates interaction between the Administration Server and a client computer. If Network Agent is already installed on the computer, it is not installed again.
In the Force download of the installation package section, select the application installation method:
Using Network Agent. If Network Agent has not been installed on the computer, first Network Agent will be installed using the tools of the operating system. Then Kaspersky Endpoint Security is installed by the tools of Network Agent.
Using operating system resources through distribution points. Installation packages are delivered to client computers using operating system resources via distribution points. You can select this option if there is at least one distribution point in the network. For more details about distribution points, refer to Kaspersky Security Center Help.
Using operating system resources through Administration Server. Files will be delivered to client computers by using operating system resources through the Administration Server. You can select this option if Network Agent is not installed on the client computer, but the client computer is in the same network as the Administration Server.
In the Maximum number of simultaneous downloads field, set a limit on the number of installation package download requests sent to the Administration Server. A limit on the number of requests will help prevent the network from being overload.
In the Number of installation attempts field, set a limit on the number of attempts to install the application. If installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security ends with an error, the task will automatically start the installation again.
If necessary, clear the Do not install application if it is already installed check box. It allows, for example, to install one of the previous versions of the application.
If necessary, clear the Check the operating system version before installation check box. This lets you avoid downloading an application distribution package if the operating system of the computer does not meet the software requirements. If you are sure that the operating system of the computer meets the software requirements, you can skip this verification.
If necessary, select the Assign package installation in Active Directory group policies check box. Kaspersky Endpoint Security is installed by means of Network Agent or manually by means of Active Directory. To install Network Agent, the remote installation task must be run with domain administrator privileges.
If necessary, select the Offer users to quit running applications check box. Installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security takes up computer resources. For the convenience of the user, the Application Installation Wizard prompts you to close running applications before starting the installation. This helps prevent disruptions in the operation of other applications and prevents possible malfunctions of the computer.
In the Behavior of devices managed by this Server section, select the Kaspersky Endpoint Security installation method. If the network has more than one Administration Server installed, these Administration Servers may see the same client computers. This may cause, for example, an application to be installed remotely on the same client computer several times through different Administration Servers, or other conflicts.
Step 4. Selecting an account for accessing devices
Select the account for installing Network Agent using the tools of the operating system. If you install Kaspersky Endpoint Security using Network Agent tools, you do not have to select an account.
Step 5. Completing task creation
Finish the wizard by clicking the Create button. A new task will be displayed in the list of tasks. To run a task, select the check box opposite the task and click the Start button.