You can install sensors via Group Policy by using the .msi file that you previously created.
Procedure
- Click Start > Administrative Tools > Group Policy Management.
- Click Software Settings > Software Installation > New > Package.
- Select the .msi file that you downloaded in the To Create a Microsoft Installer Transform (.MST) File procedure.
- Under Deployment Method, click Advanced.
- Add a package name that identifies the sensor (for example, WinSensor34). For 32 bit .msi files only: in the Deployment tab, click Advanced and uncheck Make this 32-bit x86 application available to Win64 machines. Click OK.
- Click the Modifications tab and click Add. Select the .mst file and click Save.
- If you use a script to force a reboot to install software, run the script.
- Check the Carbon Black Cloud console periodically to verify that sensor information is populating and that the sensors are checking in regularly.
Note:
- The path to the .msi and .mst files must be available through a network share that is accessible from everywhere in your network, and to which everyone has at least read permissions.
- For additional optional installation properties, see Windows Sensor Supported Commands.
- Active Directory does not support command line parameters. You must make a batch file to pass the parameters or package to an edited .msi file. Upon the next system restart, a drive is mounted and the installation is scheduled. The installation failure rate when using Active Directory is usually higher than with other software management tools.
- By default, Group Policy installs software on startup, You can force an install/reboot by using a script. Consider the restart requirement when you deploy sensors via Group Policy.