How to Install Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise for Windows
Summary: Learn how to install Dell Security Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise on Windows by following these instructions.
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Note:
- As of May 2022, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise has reached End of Maintenance. This product and its articles are no longer updated by Dell. For more information, reference Product Life Cycle (End of Support and End of Life) Policy for Dell Data Security. If you have any questions on alternative articles, either reach out to your sales team or contact endpointsecurity@dell.com.
- Reference Endpoint Security for additional information about current products.
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise integrates Cylance’s Advanced Threat Protection with Dell Encryption Enterprise (formerly Dell Data Protection) security components as a master installer. This article provides the steps for installing Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise using the master installer.
Affected Products:
- Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
Affected Operating Systems:
- Windows
Note:
- Before installing Dell Endpoint Security Enterprise:
- Ensure that all system requirements are met.
- For more information, reference Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise System Requirements.
- Download Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise.
- For more information, reference How to Download Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise.
- Ensure that all system requirements are met.
The master installer can be installed through the user interface (UI) or command-line interface (CLI) switches. Click the appropriate method for more information.
UI
Click the product version for the appropriate installation process. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Version of the Dell Data Security Master Installer.
- Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear. - In the installer UI, click Next.
- Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
- Input the On-Prem Dell Management Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
Note:- This UI menu is only available on new installations.
- On-Prem Dell Management Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
- The example On-Prem Dell Management Server Name will differ in your environment.
- Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
- This configuration may differ in your environment.
- Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
- Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
- Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
Note:- Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
- During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
- Click Install to begin the installation.
- Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
- Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear. - In the installer UI, click Next.
- Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
- Input the On-Prem Dell Management Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
Note:- This UI menu is only available on new installations.
- On-Prem Dell Management Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
- The example On-Prem Dell Management Server Name will differ in your environment.
- Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
- This configuration may differ in your environment.
- Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
- Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
- Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
Note:- Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
- During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
- Click Install to begin the installation.
- Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
- Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear. - In the installer UI, click Next.
- Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
- Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
Note:- This UI menu is only available on new installations.
- On-Prem Dell Management Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
- The example On-Prem Dell Management Server Name will differ in your environment.
- Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
- This configuration may differ in your environment.
- Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
- Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
- Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
Note:- Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
- During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
- Click Install to begin the installation.
- Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
- Double-click DDPSuite.exe to launch the installer.
Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear. - In the installer UI, click Next.
- Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
- Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
Note:- This UI menu is only available on new installations.
- Dell Enterprise Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
- The example Dell Enterprise Server Name will differ in your environment.
- Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
- This configuration may differ in your environment.
- Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
- Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
- Select the components to be installed and then select Next when your selections are complete.
Note:- Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
- During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
- Click Install to begin the installation.
- Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
- Double-click DDPSuite.exe to launch the installer.
Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear. - In the installer UI, click Next.
- Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
- Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
Note:- This UI menu is only available on new installations.
- Dell Enterprise Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
- The example Dell Enterprise Server Name will differ in your environment.
- Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
- This configuration may differ in your environment.
- Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
- Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
- Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
Note:- Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
- During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
- Click Install to begin the installation.
- Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
CLI
Click the appropriate product version for a list of switches and parameters. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Version of the Dell Data Security Master Installer.
Note:
- Command-line switches are not case-sensitive.
- Parameters are case-sensitive.
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
/S |
Silent Mode |
/Z |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the DDSSuite.exe. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
SUPPRESSREBOOT |
0 (Allows reboot) |
No | Allows reboot after successfully installing the software. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to 0. |
SUPPRESSREBOOT |
1 (Prevents reboot) |
No | Prevents reboot after successfully installing the software. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to 0. |
SERVER |
See Examples Below. | Yes | Defines the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of the Dell Security Management Server. |
InstallPath |
See Examples Below. | No | Defines an alternative software installation path. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\. |
FEATURES |
ATP |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
DE-ATP |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and EMAgent. Defaults to this installation option if the parameter is not defined. |
FEATURES |
DE |
No | Installs Policy Based Encryption and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
BLM |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, BitLocker Manager, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
SED |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, SED Management, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
ATP-WEBFIREWALL |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
DE-ATP-WEBFIREWALL |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
DDSSuite.exe /S /z"\"SERVER=FQDN.domain.com\"
Example #1 contains:
- Installer = DDSSuite.exe
- Silent Install = Yes
- Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
%SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Reboot post install = Yes
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and
EMAgent- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
Example #2:
DDSSuite.exe /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP-WEBFIREWALL\""
Example #2 contains:
- Installer = DDSSuite.exe
- Silent Install = No
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
%SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Reboot post install = Yes
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and
EMAgent
Example #3:
DDSSuite.exe /S /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP, InstallPath="D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\", SUPPRESSREBOOT=1\""
Example #3 contains:
- Installer = DDSSuite.exe
- Silent Install = Yes
- Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\Default - Reboot post install = No
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention and
EMAgent
Note:
- Command-line switches are not case-sensitive.
- Parameters are case-sensitive.
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
-y –gm2 |
Preextraction of the installer. Both switches must be used together. |
/S |
Silent Mode |
/Z |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the DDSSuite.exe. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
SUPPRESSREBOOT |
0 (Allows reboot) |
No | Prevents reboot after successfully installing the software. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to 0. |
SUPPRESSREBOOT |
1 (Prevents reboot) |
No | Prevents reboot after successfully installing the software. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to 0. |
SERVER |
See Examples Below. | Yes | Defines the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of the Dell Security Management Server. |
InstallPath |
See Examples Below. | No | Defines an alternative software installation path. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\. |
FEATURES |
ATP |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
DE-ATP |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and EMAgent. Defaults to this installation option if the parameter is not defined. |
FEATURES |
DE |
No | Installs Policy Based Encryption and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
BLM |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, BitLocker Manager, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
SED |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, SED Management, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
ATP-WEBFIREWALL |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
DE-ATP-WEBFIREWALL |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
DDSSuite.exe -y -gm2 /S /z"\"SERVER=FQDN.domain.com\"
Example #1 contains:
- Installer = DDSSuite.exe
- Silent Install = Yes
- Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
%SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Reboot post install = Yes
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and
EMAgent- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
Example #2:
DDSSuite.exe -y -gm2 /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP-WEBFIREWALL\""
Example #2 contains:
- Installer = DDSSuite.exe
- Silent Install = No
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
%SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Reboot post install = Yes
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and
EMAgent
Example #3:
DDSSuite.exe -y -gm2 /S /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP, InstallPath= "D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\", SUPPRESSREBOOT=1\""
Example #3 contains:
- Installer = DDSSuite.exe
- Silent Install = Yes
- Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\Default - Reboot post install = No
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention and
EMAgent
Note:
- Command-line switches are not case-sensitive.
- Parameters are case-sensitive.
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
-y –gm2 |
Preextraction of the installer. Both switches must be used together. |
/S |
Silent Mode |
/Z |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the DDPSuite.exe. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
SUPPRESSREBOOT |
0 (Allows reboot) |
No | Allows reboot after successfully installing the software. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to 0. |
SUPPRESSREBOOT |
1 (Prevents reboot) |
No | Prevents reboot after successfully installing the software. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to 0. |
SERVER |
See Examples Below. | Yes | Defines the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of the Dell Security Management Server. |
InstallPath |
See Examples Below. | No | Defines an alternative software installation path. If the parameter is not defined, it defaults to %SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\. |
FEATURES |
ATP |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
DE-ATP |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and EMAgent. Defaults to this installation option if the parameter is not defined. |
FEATURES |
DE |
No | Installs Policy Based Encryption and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
BLM |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, BitLocker Manager, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
SED |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, SED Management, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
ATP-WEBFIREWALL |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent. |
FEATURES |
DE-ATP-WEBFIREWALL |
No | Installs Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
DDPSuite.exe -y -gm2 /S /z"\"SERVER=FQDN.domain.com\"
Example #1 contains:
- Installer = DDPSuite.exe
- Silent Install = Yes
- Dell Data Protection Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
%SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Reboot post install = Yes
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and
EMAgent- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
Example #2:
DDPSuite.exe -y -gm2 /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP-WEBFIREWALL\""
Example #2 contains:
- Installer = DDPSuite.exe
- Silent Install = No
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Dell Data Protection Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
%SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Reboot post install = Yes
- This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and
EMAgent
Example #3:
DDPSuite.exe -y -gm2 /S /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP, InstallPath="D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\", SUPPRESSREBOOT=1\""
Example #3 contains:
- Installer = DDPSuite.exe
- Silent Install = Yes
- Dell Data Protection Server = FQDN.domain.com
- Install Path =
D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\Default - Reboot post install = No
- Features = Advanced Threat Prevention and
EMAgent
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Last Modified: 21 Oct 2024
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