Installing Kaspersky Thin Client

Prior to installing Kaspersky Thin Client, do the following:

  1. Prepare a bootable USB drive containing the Linux Ubuntu operating system (recommended version: Ubuntu 20.04).
  2. Copy the Kaspersky Thin Client installation files received in the distribution kit to a separate partition on the bootable USB drive or to a separate USB drive:
    • Kaspersky_Thin_Client_2.3.0.354_Wyse3040.tar.gz or Kaspersky_Thin_Client_2.3.0.354_TN1200.tar.gz—installation image.
    • hw_install.sh—Kaspersky Thin Client installation script.

To ensure security prior to installation of Kaspersky Thin Client, we recommend updating the BIOS on the thin client to the latest version, setting a password for BIOS configuration changes, and configuring the option to boot only from a local SSD device. These recommended measures will help prevent potential security risks, such as operating system substitution, replacement or deletion of remote server connection certificates, and unauthorized access to operating system settings.

Kaspersky Thin Client supports Secure Boot technology, which allows UEFI to verify the authenticity of loaded components. If you want to configure Secure Boot, you can get the necessary keys from Kaspersky experts and use the instructions from the Knowledge Base.

To install Kaspersky Thin Client on a thin client:

  1. Insert the prepared bootable USB drive into the appropriate port on the thin client.
  2. Turn on the thin client and boot the Ubuntu image from the bootable USB drive without installing the system on the thin client hard drive.
  3. After the operating system loads, go to the directory containing the Kaspersky Thin Client installation files.
  4. Run the following command:

    sudo ./hw_install.sh –u Kaspersky_Thin_Client_2.3.0.354_<platform name>.tar.gz

    where:

    • ./hw_install.sh—path to the installation script.
    • Kaspersky_Thin_Client_2.3.0.354_<platform name>.tar.gz—installation image.

    The Installed OK! Remove USB drive and reboot message is displayed after successful installation.

  5. Turn off the thin client and extract the bootable USB drive.

The Kaspersky Thin Client system will be loaded the next time you turn on the thin client.

You can check the current OS version number in the Kaspersky Thin Client interface.

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