Número del artículo: 000123815
This article covers the installation process for Dell BitLocker Manager (formerly Dell Data Protection | BitLocker Manager).
Affected Products:
Dell BitLocker Manager
Dell Data Protection | BitLocker Manager
Affected Versions:
v8.0.0 and Later
Affected Operating Systems:
Windows
Not applicable.
Click the appropriate client version for specific installation steps. For more information, reference How to Identify the Dell BitLocker Manager / Dell Data Protection BitLocker Manager Version.
Dell BitLocker Manager can be installed only in the CLI (command-line interface) by using switches and parameters.
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
| /V | Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
| /S | Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
| /L*V | Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
| /Q | No progress dialog. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QB | Progress dialog with Cancel button, prompts for restart. |
| /QB- | Progress dialog with Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QB! | Progress dialog without Cancel button, prompts for restart. |
| /QB!- | Progress dialog without Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QN | Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM_EDITION= | 1 | Yes | Enables product for remote management. |
| INSTALLDIR= | See Example Below | No | Optionally, change the installation directory. The path must start and end with " if the specified directory includes a space. |
| SERVERHOST= | See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server. |
| SERVERPORT= | See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for policy processing. Defaults to 8888 if not defined. |
| SECURITYSERVERHOST= | See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server that is used for authentication. |
| SECURITYSERVERPORT= | See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for authentication. Defaults to 8443 if not specified. |
| FEATURE= | BLM | Yes | Identifies the BLM feature to be installed. |
BLM,SED |
No | Allows the installation of Dell BitLocker Manager on a computer with Dell Encryption Enterprise Self-Encrypting Drive Manager. | |
| ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT= | 1 | No | Hides the application in Add and Remove Programs. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=1 FEATURE=BLM /l*v C:\Dell\BitLockerInstall.log /qn"
Example #1 contains:
C:\Dell\BitlockerInstall.logExample #2:
EMAgent_32bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SERVERPORT=8888 SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERPORT=8443 INSTALLDIR=\"D:\Program Files\Dell\" FEATURE=BLM,SED /l*v BitLockerInstall.log /qn"
Example #2 contains:
BitLockerInstall.log created in the directory of the Installer.Dell BitLocker Manager can be installed only in the CLI (command-line interface) by using switches and parameters.
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
| /V | Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
| /S | Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
| /L*V | Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
| /Q | No progress dialog. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QB | Progress dialog with Cancel button, prompts for restart. |
| /QB- | Progress dialog with Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QB! | Progress dialog without Cancel button, prompts for restart. |
| /QB!- | Progress dialog without Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QN | Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM_EDITION= | 1 | Yes | Enables product for remote management. |
| SERVERHOST= | See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server. |
| SERVERPORT= | See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for policy processing. Defaults to 8888 if not defined. |
| SECURITYSERVERHOST= | See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server that is used for authentication. |
| SECURITYSERVERPORT= | See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for authentication. Defaults to 8443 if not specified. |
| FEATURE= | BLM | Yes | Identifies the BLM feature to be installed. |
BLM,SED |
No | Allows the installation of Dell BitLocker Manager on a computer with Dell Encryption Enterprise Self-Encrypting Drive Manager. | |
| ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT= | 1 | No | Hides the application in Add and Remove Programs. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=1 FEATURE=BLM /l*v C:\Dell\BitLockerInstall.log /qn"
Example #1 contains:
C:\Dell\BitlockerInstall.logExample #2:
EMAgent_32bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SERVERPORT=8888 SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERPORT=8443 FEATURE=BLM,SED /l*v BitLockerInstall.log /qn"
Example #2 contains:
BitLockerInstall.log created in the directory of the Installer.Dell BitLocker Manager can be installed only in the CLI (command-line interface) by using switches and parameters.
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
| /V | Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
| /S | Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
| /L*V | Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
| /Q | No progress dialog. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QB | Progress dialog with Cancel button. Prompts for restart. |
| /QB- | Progress dialog with Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QB! | Progress dialog without Cancel button, prompts for restart. |
| /QB!- | Progress dialog without Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
| /QN | Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM_EDITION= | 1 | Yes | Enables product for remote management. |
| SERVERHOST= | See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server. |
| SERVERPORT= | See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for policy processing. Defaults to 8888 if not defined. |
| SECURITYSERVERHOST= | See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server that is used for authentication. |
| SECURITYSERVERPORT= | See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for authentication. Defaults to 8443 if not specified. |
| FEATURE= | BLM | Yes | Identifies the BLM feature to be installed. |
BLM,SED |
No | Allows the installation of Dell BitLocker Manager on a computer with Dell Encryption Enterprise Self-Encrypting Drive Manager. | |
| ADDLOCAL= | DELL_Security_Tools,BITLOCKER |
Yes | Identifies what plugins are to be installed. |
| ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT= | 1 | No | Hides the application in Add and Remove Programs. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com ADDLOCAL=DELL_Security_Tools,BITLOCKER ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=1 FEATURE=BLM /l*v C:\Dell\BitLockerInstall.log /qn"
Example #1 contains:
C:\Dell\BitlockerInstall.logExample #2:
EMAgent_32bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SERVERPORT=8888 SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERPORT=8443 ADDLOCAL=DELL_Security_Tools,BITLOCKER FEATURE=BLM,SED /l*v BitLockerInstall.log /qn"
Example #2 contains:
BitLockerInstall.log created in the directory of the Installer.To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
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Dell Encryption
17 oct 2022
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