You can install sensors via Group Policy by using the .msi file that you previously created.

Procedure

  1. Click Start > Administrative Tools > Group Policy Management.
  2. Click Software Settings > Software Installation > New > Package.
  3. Select the .msi file that you downloaded in the To Create a Microsoft Installer Transform (.MST) File procedure.
  4. Under Deployment Method, click Advanced.
  5. 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.
  6. Click the Modifications tab and click Add. Select the .mst file and click Save.
  7. If you use a script to force a reboot to install software, run the script.
  8. 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.