Client_Packager_Settings

Client Packager Settings

Windows Operating System Type

Select the operating system for which you want to create the package. Ensure that you only deploy the package to computers that run the operating system type. Create another package to deploy to another operating system type.

Scan Method

Select the scan method for the package. See Scan Methods for details.

The components included in the package depend on the scan method you have selected. For details, see Client Update.

Before selecting the scan method, take note of the following guidelines to help you deploy the package efficiently:

Silent Mode

This option creates a package that installs on the client computer in the background, unnoticeable to the client and without showing an installation status window. Enable this option if you plan to deploy the package remotely to the target computer.

Update Agent

This option assigns Update Agent privileges to the client on the target computer. Update Agents help the OfficeScan server deploy components to clients. For details, see Update Agents.

If you enable the Update Agent option:

  1. Use the Scheduled Update Configuration Tool to enable and configure scheduled updates for the agent. For details, see Update Methods for Update Agents.

  2. The OfficeScan server that manages the Update Agent will not be able to synchronize or deploy the following settings to the agent:

Therefore, deploy the client package only to computers that will not be managed by an OfficeScan server. Afterwards, configure the Update Agent to get its updates from an update source other than an OfficeScan server, such as a custom update source. If you want the OfficeScan server to synchronize settings with the Update Agent, do not use Client Packager and choose a different client installation method instead.

Force Overwrite with Latest Version

This option overwrites component versions on the client with the versions currently available on the server. Enable this option to ensure that components on the server and client are synchronized.

Disable Prescan (Only for Fresh Installation)

If the target computer does not have the OfficeScan client installed, the package first scans the computer for security risks before installing the client. If you are certain that the target computer is not infected with security risks, disable prescan.

If prescan is enabled, Setup scans for virus/malware in the most vulnerable areas of the computer, which include the following:

Outlook Mail Scan

This option installs the Outlook Mail Scan program, which scans Microsoft Outlook mailboxes for security risks. For details, see Outlook Mail Scan.

Check Point SecureClient Support

This tool adds support for Check Point™ SecureClient™ for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003. SecureClient verifies the Virus Pattern version before allowing connection to the network. For details, see Overview of Check Point Architecture and Configuration.

Components

Select the components to include in the package. For details, see OfficeScan Components and Programs.

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