Deploy the Agent via Group Policy

Before you can deploy the Windows Agent via Group Policy, the following tasks must be completed (where applicable).
  1. Create the Group Policy Site Installation Package
  2. Create and Share the Software Distribution Point Folder
  3. Create and Link the Group Policy Object via the Group Policy Management Console OR Create the Group Policy Object via Active Directory Users and Computers

You can deploy the Windows Agent from the Group Policy Management Console or Active Directory Users and Computers depending upon the method used earlier in the process. Although the software may be deployed per user, we recommend you install it per computer.

  1. Depending on the method you used earlier in the process, go to the Group Policy Management Console or the Active Directory Users and Computers.
  2. Right- click the newly created Group Policy Object (i.e. Agent MSI) and select Edit.

    The Group Policy Management Editor displays.

  3. Choice Action
    To apply to a computer (recommended) Go to Computer Configuration (recommended).

    To apply to a user Go to User Configuration.
  4. Expand Policies (SBS2008) > Software Settings.
  5. Right-click Software Installation and select New > Package.
  6. Enter the full Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path of the Agent MSI file and package, for example \\SERVER\ NetworkInstaller\agent.msi and click Open.

    7. Enter the full Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path to the shared folder. Do not browse to the location as this may prevent the application of the Group Policy.

  7. When you are prompted to select the deployment method, select Assigned and click OK.

    Now, when a new Windows device joins the network, the GPO automatically pushes the Windows Agent to that device. The Windows Agent installs and adds the device to the All Devices view under the Client and Site you specified when you created the site installation package.