Installing the application

You need to prepare for installation before installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security.

This scenario describes how to install and perform initial configuration of Kaspersky Endpoint Security, how to install and configure Kaspersky Security Center Network Agent and how to install Kaspersky Endpoint Security administration plug-ins.

The installation and initial configuration of Kaspersky Endpoint Security and Kaspersky Security Center proceeds in stages:

1. Installation and initial configuration of the Network Agent

   If you plan to manage Kaspersky Endpoint Security using Kaspersky Security Center, install Kaspersky Security Center Network Agent and configure its settings.

2. Installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security administration plug-ins

   If you plan to manage Kaspersky Endpoint Security using Kaspersky Security Center, install the following Kaspersky Endpoint Security administration plug-ins depending on the administration console you want to use to interact with Kaspersky Security Center:

   • The Kaspersky Endpoint Security MMC administration plug-in lets you manage the application using Kaspersky Security Center Administration Console;
   • The Kaspersky Endpoint Security administration web plug-in lets you manage the application using Kaspersky Security Center Cloud Console and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console.
3. Installing application packages and graphical user interface

   Kaspersky Endpoint Security and the graphical user interface are distributed in DEB and RPM format packages. Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security and, if necessary, the graphical user interface from packages in the appropriate format.

   You can install the application using the command line or using Kaspersky Security Center by means of the Administration Console or Kaspersky Security Center Web Console.

4. Initial configuration of Kaspersky Endpoint Security

   The initial configuration must be performed to enable the protection of the client device.

   If you installed Kaspersky Endpoint Security using the command line, run the initial configuration script or perform the initial configuration in automatic mode.

   If you installed Kaspersky Endpoint Security using Kaspersky Security Center, go through the Getting started procedure and activate the application.