Installing and Configuring the Service
1. Downloading and running the installer
Download and save the ESM setup file to the computer that will be used for the Central Service.
You have a choice of two installation files, 'CESM_Setup_2.1.<version>.exe' or 'CESM_Setup_2.1.<version>_Full.exe'
The '..._Full.exe' file is a larger file that also contains additional, required software (.net Framework 4, SQL Server compact 4.0 and Microsoft Report Viewer 10.0).
The other file does not contain this additional software but will download it from the Internet if it is not detected on your server.
To start the installation, double click on the setup file. The installer welcome screen will be displayed.
Click 'Next'.
2. License Agreement
The End-User License Agreement will be displayed:
To complete the initialization phase you must read and accept to the License Agreement. After reading the EULA, check the 'I accept the terms in the License Agreement' box and click 'Next' to continue installation. If you decline, you cannot continue with the installation.
The release notes for the current version of ESM will be displayed.
Read the notes and click 'Next'.
3. Choosing Installation Preferences
The next stage is to choose setup type:
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Typical – Installs all components (ESM Server and Documentation) to the default location of C:\Program Files > COMODO > Endpoint Security Manager. This is the option recommended for most users.
On selecting 'Typical' and clicking 'Next', the setup progress will move to finalization.
| Note: If you choose to install ESM in Typical mode, after installation the ESM server will automatically apply a free 3-endpoint/1 year first-time-use license. If you have already obtained a license key, it is best to use the Custom option; otherwise you will need to replace it and provide your license key by clicking the License tile in the Console interface. |
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Complete - Installs all components (ESM Server, Documentation and Proxy Server) to the default location of C:\Program Files > COMODO > Endpoint Security Manager. Proxy server is used as antivirus updates caching service and CIS on endpoints can update from here without the need for endpoints to connect to the Internet, which significantly reduces Internet traffic.
| Note: If you choose to install ESM in Complete mode, after installation the ESM server will automatically apply a free 3-endpoint/1 year first-time-use license. If you have already obtained a license key, it is best to use the Custom option; otherwise you will need to replace it and provide your license key by clicking the License tile in the Console interface. |
On selecting 'Complete' and clicking 'Next', the setup progress will move to finalization.
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Custom – Enables the administrator to choose which components are installed and modify the installation path if required. On selecting Custom and clicking 'Next', the Custom Setup dialog will be displayed:
Choose the components that you want to install:
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Icons with the ▼ symbol to the right are the currently selected installation option. Clicking this icon will open a menu allowing the user to select alternative installation options. These alternative installation options are explained in the next four rows of this table. |
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Indicates that the component named to the right of the icon will be installed on the local drive |
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Indicates that the component named to the right of the icon and all of its associated sub-components will be installed on the local drive. |
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Indicates that the component named to the right of the icon will be installed as and when the user requires. Choosing this option will create a shortcut to the Comodo folder on the Windows start menu - allowing the feature to be installed when the shortcut is selected. |
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Indicates that the component named to the right of the icon will not be installed. |
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Browse.... |
The 'Browse...' button allows to select another location folder for ESM to be installed. |
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Reset |
The 'Reset' button allows to roll back to default installation options. |
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Disk Usage |
The combined disk space that will be taken up if the currently selected components are installed. |
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Back |
The 'Back' button allows to roll back to 'Release Notes' dialog. |
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Next |
The 'Next' button confirms your choices and continues onto the next stage of the installation process. |
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Cancel |
The 'Cancel' button annuls the installation and quits the installation wizard. |
Click the 'Browse...' button to change installation directory (default = 'C:\Program Files\COMODO\Endpoint Security Manager')
Click 'Next' and provide a valid license key.
| Note: If you do not provide a key, the ESM server will automatically apply a free 3-endpoint/1 year first-time-use license. |
Click 'Next' and choose the appropriate database server.
Click 'Next' then 'Install' to begin the installation process.
4. Finalizing the Installation
Once installation is complete the finish dialog is displayed - offering admins the opportunity to either finish and exit the installer or finish and start the configuration tool.
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Select the 'Launch ESM Configuration Tool' check box to open the configuration utility immediately after exiting the installer. This utility will allow admins to:
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Start or Stop the service
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View and configure hostnames or IP addresses that will connect to the server
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View and configure console and agent ports
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View and configure Internet (proxy) and mail server settings
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Manage SSL server certificates for the administrative console
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View a log of database events.
Click here for more details on ESM Configuration Tool.
Click 'Finish' to complete installation and exit the wizard.
Further reading
Key Concepts - Definitions of key terms in ESM.
Quick Start Guide - Importing endpoints to central management.
The Administrative Console - Explains how to use the console to manage endpoints, view reports and deploy tasks.
The Configuration Tool - This utility is used to start or stop the ESM service, configure port and address settings and specify internet and mail settings.