Selecting administration tools
Determine the administration tools that will be used to configure Kaspersky Security for Windows Server settings and to manage the application. Kaspersky Security for Windows Server can be managed using the Application Console, command-line utility, and Kaspersky Security Center Administration Console.
Kaspersky Security for Windows Server Console
Kaspersky Security for Windows Server Console is a standalone snap-in added to the Microsoft Management Console. Kaspersky Security for Windows Server can be managed via the Application Console installed on the protected device or on another device on the corporate network.
Multiple Kaspersky Security for Windows Server snap-ins can be added to one Microsoft Management Console opened in author mode to use it to manage the protection of multiple device with Kaspersky Security for Windows Server installed.
The Application Console is included in the set of "Administration Tools" application components.
Command line utility
You can manage Kaspersky Security for Windows Server from the command line of a protected device.
The command line utility is included in the Kaspersky Security for Windows Server software components group.
Kaspersky Security Center
If Kaspersky Security Center is used for centralized management of anti-virus protection of devices at your company, you can manage Kaspersky Security for Windows Server via the Kaspersky Security Center Administration Console.
The following components must be installed:
- Module for integration with Kaspersky Security Center Network Agent. This component is included in the Kaspersky Security for Windows Server software components group. It allows Kaspersky Security for Windows Server to communicate with the Network Agent. Install the module for integration with Kaspersky Security Center Network Agent on the protected device.
- Kaspersky Security Center Network Agent. Install this component on each protected device. This component supports interaction between Kaspersky Security for Windows Server installed on the protected device and Kaspersky Security Center Administration Console. The Network Agent installation file is included in the Kaspersky Security Center distribution kit folder.
- Kaspersky Security 11.0.1 Administration Plug-in. Additionally, install the Administration Plug-in for managing Kaspersky Security for Windows Server via the Administration Console on the protected device where the Kaspersky Security Center Administration Server is installed. This provides the interface for application management via Kaspersky Security Center. The Administration Plug-in installation file, \server\klcfginst.exe, is included in the Kaspersky Security for Windows Server distribution kit.
