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EMS Administration Guide

Creating a deployment configuration

Creating a deployment configuration

To create a deployment configuration:
  1. Go to Deployment & Installers > Manage Deployment.
  2. Click Add.
  3. Configure the fields as desired:

    Field

    Description

    NameRequired. Enter the desired name.
    Endpoint GroupsOptional. Select the desired endpoint group. The list includes device groups for all imported domains and workgroups.
    ActionSelect Install or Uninstall.
    Deployment PackageSelect the desired deployment package from the dropdown list.
    Start at a Scheduled TimeIf this feature is enabled, FortiClient displays a notification to users that there is a newer FortiClient version that they are expected to upgrade to. The time that you specify in this field displays to users as the default scheduled time for the installation to take place. The notification also allows users to configure a custom install time or to install the update immediately. If this feature is disabled, the FortiClient installation starts immediately without user interaction.

    Unattended Installation

    When enabled, the end user cannot modify the installation schedule. If needed, the device reboots without warning logged-in users.

    Reboot When NeededReboot the endpoint to install FortiClient when needed.
    Reboot When No Users Are Logged InAllow the endpoint to reboot without prompt if no endpoint user is logged into FortiClient.
    Notify Users and Let Them Decide When To Reboot When Users Are Logged InNotify the end user if a reboot of the endpoint is needed and allow the user to decide what time to reboot the endpoint. Disable to reboot the endpoint without notifying the user.
    PriorityThe default priority for a new deployment configuration is the lowest priority. You cannot edit the priority while creating the deployment configuration. You can edit change the priority level after creating the deployment configuration. See Managing deployment configuration priority levels.
    Enable the DeploymentEnable or disable.
  4. Click Save.

Creating a deployment configuration

To create a deployment configuration:
  1. Go to Deployment & Installers > Manage Deployment.
  2. Click Add.
  3. Configure the fields as desired:

    Field

    Description

    NameRequired. Enter the desired name.
    Endpoint GroupsOptional. Select the desired endpoint group. The list includes device groups for all imported domains and workgroups.
    ActionSelect Install or Uninstall.
    Deployment PackageSelect the desired deployment package from the dropdown list.
    Start at a Scheduled TimeIf this feature is enabled, FortiClient displays a notification to users that there is a newer FortiClient version that they are expected to upgrade to. The time that you specify in this field displays to users as the default scheduled time for the installation to take place. The notification also allows users to configure a custom install time or to install the update immediately. If this feature is disabled, the FortiClient installation starts immediately without user interaction.

    Unattended Installation

    When enabled, the end user cannot modify the installation schedule. If needed, the device reboots without warning logged-in users.

    Reboot When NeededReboot the endpoint to install FortiClient when needed.
    Reboot When No Users Are Logged InAllow the endpoint to reboot without prompt if no endpoint user is logged into FortiClient.
    Notify Users and Let Them Decide When To Reboot When Users Are Logged InNotify the end user if a reboot of the endpoint is needed and allow the user to decide what time to reboot the endpoint. Disable to reboot the endpoint without notifying the user.
    PriorityThe default priority for a new deployment configuration is the lowest priority. You cannot edit the priority while creating the deployment configuration. You can edit change the priority level after creating the deployment configuration. See Managing deployment configuration priority levels.
    Enable the DeploymentEnable or disable.
  4. Click Save.