How to Install VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint
Résumé: Learn about how to install the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint sensor on a computer using these instructions for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Symptômes
This article discusses the installation process for the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint sensor.
Affected Products:
- VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint
Affected Operating Systems:
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Cause
Not applicable
Résolution
Note: Before installation, ensure that system requirements are validated. For more information, reference VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Sensor System Requirements.
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For steps on installing VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint, click on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Windows
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint can be installed on Windows through the:
- User interface (UI)
- Command-line interface (CLI)
Click the preferred method for more information.
- Double-click
installer_vista_win7_win8_[BIT]_[VERSION].msi.
Note:
[BIT]= 32 or 64-bit- The example screenshots use the 64-bit installer.
[VERSION]= Version of the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint sensor- The
[VERSION]in the screenshot may differ in your environment.
- The
- To obtain the installer, reference How to Download the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Sensor.
- In the Setup UI, click Next.
- Accept the terms in the License Agreement and then click Next.
- Populate the activation code and then click Install.
Note:
- For more information, reference How to Obtain the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Activation Code.
- The activation code in the example will differ in your environment.
- If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled, click Yes. Otherwise, go to Step 6.
- Click Finish.
Note:
- CLI installation requires:
- The VMware Carbon Black Cloud company code. For more information, reference How to Obtain the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Company Code.
- Access to the installer. For more information, reference How to Download the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Sensor.
| Switch | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
/i |
Yes | Installs the product. |
/passive |
No | The installer shows a minimal UI with no prompts. |
/q |
Yes | Suppresses UI and prompts. |
/L* |
No | Creates an .msi install log file. |
/L*vx |
No | Creates a verbose .msi install log file. This is recommended over /L* for troubleshooting. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
AUTO_UPDATE= |
0 | No | Disables auto update. |
| 1 (Default) | Enables auto update from VMware Carbon Black Cloud. | ||
BACKGROUND_SCAN= |
0 | No | Disables background scan from running on a device. |
| 1 (Default) | Enables background scan from running on a device. | ||
BASE_IMAGE= |
0 (Default) | No | Default operation for basic installation. |
| 1 | Used to create base images for cloning. This option is not supported for VDI. | ||
BYPASS= |
0 (Default) | No | Sends active communication to the cloud. |
| 1 | Sets the sensor in bypass mode. Bypass mode does not send any data to the cloud. Used for interoperability testing. | ||
CBLR_KILL= |
0 (Default) | No | Enables Live Response functionality. |
| 1 | Disables Live Response functionality. | ||
CLI_USERS= |
See Examples | No | Identifies the activation code that is associated with the hostname. Only used with Directory User Integration. |
COMPANY_CODE= |
See Examples | Yes | Ties the sensor to the VMware Carbon Black Cloud console. Enclose the code in double quotation marks. |
CONNECT_LIMIT= |
See Examples | No | Limits the number of connections per hour. Default is no limit. |
DELAY_SIG_DOWNLOAD= |
0 | No | Immediately download signature definitions. |
| 1 (Default) | Delay signature definition downloads. Recommended to use when in production. | ||
FILE_UPLOAD_LIMIT= |
See Examples | No | 4-byte integer representing MB. Example: A value of 3 is a limit of 3*1024*1024 bytes. The default value is 5. |
GROUP_NAME= |
See Examples | No | Method to assign the device to a specific policy aside from automatic assignment. Enclose with double quotes if the policy name includes spaces. |
HIDE_COMMAND_LINES= |
0 (Default) | No | Shows command-line inputs. |
| 1 | Obfuscates command-line inputs. | ||
LAST_ATTEMPT_PROXY_SERVER= |
See Examples | No | Sensor attempts cloud access by using this value as a failover when all other methods fail. |
LEARNING_MODE= |
See Examples | No | Value is the number of hours after sensor install to limit event types. This parameter reduces the load on the backend and reduces reporting. |
PROXY_PASSWD= |
See Examples | No | Password to use with PROXY_USER. |
PROXY_SERVER= |
See Examples | No | IP Address or FQDN for Proxy Server. Format: Server.domain.com:PortNumber |
PROXY_USER= |
See Examples | No | User credential for PROXY_SERVER. |
QUEUE_SIZE= |
See Examples | No | Limits the event backlog in MB. The default value is 100 MB. This option does not include SSL overhead. |
RATE_LIMIT= |
See Examples | No | Limits the amount of data transfer (KB) per hour. Default is no limit. |
VDI= |
0 (Default) | No | Standard deployment method. |
| 1 | Configured required for VDI deployments. | ||
USER_EMAIL= |
See Examples | No | Email address that is tied to a specific sensor. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Note:
- The examples may differ in your environment.
[VERSION]= Version of the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint sensor.
Example #1
msiexec /q /i installer_vista_win7_win8-64-3.4.0.1091.msi /L* COMPANY_CODE="ABCD1234#EFGH56789@IJKLM" AUTO_UPDATE=0 GROUP_NAME=Accounting BASE_IMAGE=1
Example #1 contains:
- Installer =
installer_vista_win7_win8-64-3.4.0.1091.msi - Bit = 64 bit
- Version=3.4.0.1091
- MSI Logging = Yes
- MSI Location=
%Temp%- Default value since not defined
- Company Code = ABCD1234#EFGH56789@IJKLM
- Auto update enabled= No
- Base Image = Yes
- Bypass mode = No
- Default value since not defined
- Group assigned = Accounting
- Proxy Server = None
- Default value since not defined
- Live Response functionality= Enabled
- Default value since not defined
- Learning mode= No
- Default value since not defined
- Rate limit= No limit
- Default value since not defined
- File upload limit= 5.2 MB
- Default value since not defined
Example #2
msiexec /q /i installer_vista_win7_win8-32-3.4.0.1091.msi /L*vx "C:\CBInstall.txt" COMPANY_CODE="ABCD1234#EFGH56789@IJKLM" BYPASS=1 PROXY_Server="server.domain.com" PROXY_USER=example@domain.com PROXY_PASSWD="P@55w0rd" LEARNING_MODE=48 CBLR_KILL=1 RATE_LIMIT=2088
Example #2 contains:
- Installer =
installer_vista_win7_win8-64-3.4.0.1091.msi - Bit = 64 bit
- Version=3.4.0.1091
- MSI Logging = Yes with verbosity enabled
- MSI Location=
C:\CBInstall.txt - Company Code = ABCD1234#EFGH56789@IJKLM
- Auto update enabled= Yes
- Default value since not defined
- Base Image = No
- Default value since not defined
- Bypass mode = No
- Default value since not defined
- Group assigned = None specified.
- Default value since not defined
- Device is assigned based on auto-assignment cloud settings.
- Proxy server = server.domain.com
- Proxy user = example@domain.com
- Proxy user password = P@55w0rd
- Live Response functionality= Disabled
- Learning Mode= 48 hours
- Rate limit= 2088 KB (2 MB) /per hour.
- File upload limit= 5.2 MB
- Default value since not defined
Mac
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint can be installed on Mac through the:
- User interface (UI)
Click the appropriate method for more information.
- Double-click
confer_installer_mac-[VERSION].dmg.
Note:
[VERSION]= Version of the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint sensor- The
[VERSION]in the screenshot may differ in your environment.
- The
- To obtain the disk image, reference How to Download the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Sensor.
- Double-click
CbDefenseInstall.pkg.
- Click Continue.
- Click Continue.
- Review the end user license agreement (EULA) and then click Continue.
- Agree to the EULA.
- Populate the install code and then click Continue.
Note:
- For more information, reference How to Obtain the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Activation Code.
- The install code in the example will differ in your environment.
- Click Install.
- Populate an administrator’s User Name and Password. Once populated, click Install Software.
- On installation, click Close.
Warning:
- Post installation, VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint sensors that are installed on macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later require KEXT approval.
- For more information, reference How to Allow Dell Data Security Kernel Extensions on macOS.
- Post installation, VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint sensors that are installed on macOS 10.14.5 (Mojave) or later require Full Disk Access.
- For more information, reference How to Grant Full Disk Access for VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint.
Linux
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint can be installed on Linux through the:
- User interface (UI)
Click the appropriate method for more information.
- Open Terminal.
- In Terminal, type
sudo tar –xvf'/FilePathA/cb-psc-sensor.tgz ' –C /FilePathBand then press Enter.
Note:
- In the above example:
FilePathAis the path where the tar.gz exists.FilePathAexample =/home/administrator/Downloads/
FilePathBis the path where the tar.gz is being extracted.FilePathBexample =/home/administrator/Desktop/cb
- To obtain
cb-psc-sensor.tgz, reference How to Download the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Sensor. - Commands are case-sensitive.
- The example paths may differ in your environment.
- Populate the password for the account being used and then press Enter.
- Type
sudo 'filepath/install.sh' [COMPANYCODE]into Terminal and then press Enter.
Note:
[COMPANYCODE]= The VMware Carbon Black Cloud tenant code. For more information, reference How to Obtain the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Company Code.[COMPANYCODE]is not case-sensitive.[COMPANYCODE]will differ in your environment.
- Populate the password for the account being used and then press Enter.
- Type
exitand then press Enter.
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Numéro d’article: 000126331
Type d’article: Solution
Dernière modification: 24 janv. 2024
Version: 15
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