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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.

This article applies to This article does not apply to This article is not tied to any specific product. Not all product versions are identified in this article.

Instructions

Note:

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:

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.

  1. Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
    DDSSuite installer
    Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
  2. In the installer UI, click Next.
    Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise welcome screen
  3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
    End User License Agreement
  4. Input the On-Prem Dell Management Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
    Dell Management Server Setup
    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/.
  5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
    Choose Destination Location
  6. Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
    Select Features
    Note:
    • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
    • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
  7. Click Install to begin the installation.
    Ready to Install the Program
  8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
    InstallShield Wizard Complete
  1. Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
    DDSSuite installer
    Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
  2. In the installer UI, click Next.
    Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise welcome screen
  3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
    End User License Agreement
  4. Input the On-Prem Dell Management Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
    Dell Management Server Setup
    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/.
  5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
    Choose Destination Location
  6. Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
    Select Features
    Note:
    • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
    • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
  7. Click Install to begin the installation.
    Ready to Install the Program
  8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
    InstallShield Wizard Complete
  1. Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
    DDSSuite installer
    Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
  2. In the installer UI, click Next.
    Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise welcome screen
  3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
    End User License Agreement
  4. Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
    Dell Management Server Setup
    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/.
  5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
    Choose Destination Location
  6. Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
    Select Features
    Note:
    • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
    • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
  7. Click Install to begin the installation.
    Ready to Install the Program
  8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
    InstallShield Wizard Complete
  1. Double-click DDPSuite.exe to launch the installer.
    DDPSuite installer
    Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
  2. In the installer UI, click Next.
    Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise welcome screen
  3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
    End User License Agreement
  4. Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
    Dell Enterprise Server Setup
    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/.
  5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
    Choose Destination Location
  6. Select the components to be installed and then select Next when your selections are complete.
    Select Features
    Note:
    • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
    • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
  7. Click Install to begin the installation.
    Ready to Install the Program
  8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
    InstallShield Wizard Complete
  1. Double-click DDPSuite.exe to launch the installer.
    DDPSuite installer
    Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
  2. In the installer UI, click Next.
    Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise welcome screen
  3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
    End User License Agreement
  4. Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
    Dell Enterprise Server Setup
    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/.
  5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
    Choose Destination Location
  6. Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
    Select Features
    Note:
    • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
    • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
  7. Click Install to begin the installation.
    Ready to Install the Program
  8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
    Install Wizard Complete

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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Affected Products

Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
Article Properties
Article Number: 000124903
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2024
Version:  13
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