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Devices And Device Groups > Bulk Enrollment Of Devices > Enroll Windows, Mac OS And Linux Devices By Installing The Communication Client > Enroll Windows Devices Via AD Group Policy
  • Introduction To Xcitium Enterprise - Endpoint Protection Platform
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    • Bulk Enrollment Of Devices
      • Enroll Windows, Mac OS And Linux Devices By Installing The Communication Client
        • Enroll Windows Devices Via AD Group Policy
        • Enroll Windows, Mac OS And Linux Devices By Offline Installation Of Agent
        • Enroll Windows Devices Using Auto Discovery And Deployment Tool
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      • Profiles For Linux Devices
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      • View Android Threat History
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    • Email Notifications, Templates And Custom Variables
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      • View And Manage Pattern Variables
      • View And Manage Keyword Groups
    • View Version And Support Information
    • Alert Notification Settings
  • Appendix 1a - Xcitium Services - IP Nos, Host Names And Port Details - EU Customers
  • Appendix 1b - Xcitium Services - IP Nos, Host Names And Port Details - US Customers
  • Appendix 2 - Pre-configured Profiles
  • Appendix 3 - Default Xcitium Security Policy Details
  • About Xcitium

Enroll Windows Devices Via AD Group Policy

  • You can enroll devices in bulk by creating an Active Directory (AD) group policy

  • You need to download the communication client package and, if required, the transformed MST file. You then need to add these items to the GPO.

  • The MST file includes information about the proxy that the client should use to connect to Xcitium and other Xcitium servers.

  • By default, all devices enrolled via AD are assigned to the currently logged-in admin. You can change the person to whom the devices are assigned during the package download process.

  • After enrollment, you can assign devices to their correct owners in the 'Devices' interface. See Change a Device's Owner for help.

Download the installation package

  • Click 'Assets' > 'Devices' > 'Bulk Installation Package'

  • Select the 'Bulk Installation Package' tab

  • Create your custom installer by completing the form. Scroll down for a table that explains the form fields.

  • Download Installer - Download the setup file for installation via Group Policy Object (GPO),

  • The installer package is created in .msi format. You can transfer the file to the required network location and create a software installation policy for deployment to your endpoints. Once the agent is installed on each endpoint, it establishes communication with the Xcitium server and enrolls the device.

  • Download MST File - Download an installer that includes proxy server information for client communication with Xcitium

  • As above, save the file on the AD server from where you want to enroll the endpoints, and add to the GPO created for the .msi file. After the agent is installed on each endpoint,, it will establish communications with Xcitium via the proxy servers and enrolls the device.

  • For help to create a GPO for bulk enrollment, see https://help.Xcitium.com/topic-463-1-1032-15821-Xcitium-Enterprise---Bulk-Enrollment-via-Active-Directory.html.

  • Imported devices inherit the configuration profile of the device owner. The configuration profile of the device user is automatically applied to the device.

Bulk Installation Package - Form Parameters

Parameter

Description

User

Devices enrolled by AD GPO are assigned to the currently logged-in admin by default.


Specify a different user if required.

  • Start typing the name of a user and choose from the suggestions that appear.

Customer

The company to which the endpoints belong. By default, it is your company.

Device Group

The device group to which the enrolled devices should be added (optional).


Any group profiles will also be applied to the devices you add.


See Assign Configuration Profiles to a Device Group if you want more help with this.

Package Options

Operating system - Select Window OS version (64 bit, 32 bit or hybrid package)


Clients:

  • Communication Client (CC) - Mandatory. This client enrolls the endpoint.

  • Xcitium Client Security (XCS) - Optional. This client installs security software such as antivirus, firewall and auto-containment.

  • Note - The option to choose CC and XCS versions is only available if enabled in portal settings. If the option is not enabled, then the 'Default version' is deployed.

  • Xcitium Client - EDR - Optional. This client installs Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agent on the device.

If XCS is selected, you can also configure the following:

Additional Options:

  • Database - Choose whether to include the latest virus database with the installation package. This increases file size. If disabled, the client will download the latest database anyway when you run the first scan.

  • Profile - Default is 'Windows - Security Level 1' profile. Choose a different profile if required.

  • Type the first few characters of a profile and choose from the suggestions that appear.

Restart Control Options

XCS only. Endpoints need to be restarted to complete XCS installation. You have the following restart options:

  • Force the reboot in... - Restart the endpoint a certain length of time after installation. Select the delay period from the drop-down. A warning message will be shown to the user prior to the restart.

  • Suppress reboot - Endpoint is not auto-restarted. The installation will be finalized when the user next restarts the endpoint.

  • Warn about reboot and let users postpone it - Shows a message to the user which tells them that the endpoint needs to be restarted. The user can choose when the restart happens.

    Optional. Type a custom message in the 'Reboot Message' field.

UI Options

Configure which messages are shown to the user regarding the installation.

  • Show error messages if installation failed - Notifies the user if the installation is not successful.

  • Show a confirmation message upon completion of installation - Notifies the user if the installation is successful. Type your message in the box provided.

Proxy Settings

Specify a proxy server through which the clients should connect to Xcitium and other Xcitium servers. If you do not set a proxy then the clients will connect directly as per network settings.

  • Enter the IP address/hostname of the proxy server and port in the respective fields.

  • Enter the user-name and password of an administrative account on the proxy server in the Proxy Login and Proxy Password fields

Note: If you specify a proxy here then you must also configure the same proxy settings in the profile on the device:

  • Click 'Assets' > 'Configuration Templates' > 'Profiles' > open the device profile > 'Add Profile Section' > 'Clients Proxy'


Tip: For more help on using GPO for remote installation of software, please see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/816102.


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