Creating Kaspersky Endpoint Agent remote installation task

To create a remote installation task:

1. In the Administration Console, open the Administration Server → Tasks folder.

   A list of tasks appears.

2. 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. Parameters

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 which the task is assigned

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.

To create a remote installation task:

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

   A list of tasks appears.

2. 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:

1. In the Application drop-down list, select Kaspersky Security Center.
2. In the Task type drop-down list, select Remote application installation.
3. In the Task name field, enter a short description, for example, Installing Kaspersky Endpoint Agent.
4. 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:

1. Select Kaspersky Endpoint Agent installation package.
2. 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.

3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.