# Agent Installation Methods for Windows **Endpoint Central** is a client server model which manages all the endpoints in an enterprise from a centralized location. These are the various agent installation methods available for endpoint management. > **Note:** > 1. Reboot is not necessary after agent installation. > 2. To know about agent installation prequisites, click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/troubleshooting-agent-installation-issues.html#pre). ## Automatic Agent Installation The agents are installed automatically in the end-user's device and the installable gets deleted after a successful installation. This is used in places where there is minimal restriction on bandwidth consumption. Agents can be automatically installed in LAN network or in a remote office having a Distribution Server. The agent can be automatically installed via SoM Policy, from web console. - [From Web Console:](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/scope-of-management-how-to.html#agtui) Automate agent installation from the product web console - [Using SoM Policy:](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configuring_desktop_central/adding_domain_workgroup.html#SoM_Policy) Agents get automatically installed in new machines when they are added to Active Directory - [Remote agent installation:](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/scope-of-management-how-to.html#som-how-to7) Install agents in remote office with or without a Distribution Server ## Manual Agent Installation When there are numerous roaming users which move out of the network periodically or when there is bandwidth constraints, the installable can be downloaded and placed in a shared folder. - [Download agent installable](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/scope-of-management-how-to.html#agtmanual) ## Silent Agent Installation When there is no need for manual intervention, agents can be installed in a silent manner. Silent command can also be used to install agent from any other third party tool. - [Steps for silent installation](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/silent-agent-installation.html) ## Agent Deployment Along with OS For enterprises which have new machines to be managed and where the required operating system has to be deployed, the agent can be deployed with the OS. - [Windows OS imaging](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/preinstalling-desktop-central-agent-image-in-os-how-to.html) - [Mac OS imaging](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/how-to-image-mac-computer-with-desktop-central-agent.html) - [Linux OS imaging](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/preinstalling-desktop-central-agent-image-in-linux-os-how-to.html) ## Agent Installation Through GPO In enterprises with an Active Directory Domain setup and numerous endpoints to manage, Group Policy Objects (GPO) offer an efficient way to deploy agents. This method is particularly useful during the initial bulk onboarding of agents, as GPOs automate the installation process, ensuring consistency and reducing manual effort across the network. - [GPO Installation Methods](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configuring_desktop_central/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-agent-installation-via-gpo.html) ## IP Range Based Agent Deployment When there are numerous endpoints in a workgroup based setup in an enterprise, using IP ranges, agents can be deployed in bulk to all the devices. - [IP ranges:](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configuring_desktop_central/deploying-agent-using-ip-ranges.html) Agent can be installed using IP address or IP ranges or using computer names ## Agent Installation Through Network Share Agent installer files can be easily accessed from a common central location. There is no need for transferring complete agent installer files to all devices in a network. - [Network share installation](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/agent-installation-through-network-share.html) ## Agent Installation Using ME MDM 1. Navigate to **MDM tab > Enrollment > Enroll Device > Windows Laptop**. 2. Download and extract the enrollment tool, then run `enrollment.bat` as Administrator on the end machine that needs to be enrolled. 3. Navigate to **MDM > Enrollment > Devices > Staged** to locate the enrolled device. 4. Assign the user to manage the device under MDM. 5. Once enrolled in MDM, the device will be brought under **Scope of Management** to be managed under Endpoint Central. 6. If **Devices for Approval** is enabled, the device will appear under **Agent > Computers > Waiting for Approval**. 7. Approve the device to install the agent and enable management under Endpoint Central. - Kindly note that if the agent is installed, if no other third party MDM is present, the ME MDM profile will be installed automatically. - To know more about enrolling windows devices, click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/mobile_device_management/enrollment/enroll_windows_devices.html) ## Agent Installation for Microsoft Services & AWS - [Microsoft Services:](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/azure-agent-installation.html) This document provides comprehensive guidance on deploying agents using Microsoft services, including Microsoft Intune, Azure Automation, Windows Autopilot, and SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) - [To AWS instances:](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/aws-agent-installation.html) Agents can be deployed in bulk in AWS ## Agent Installation via MDT - Open the **MDT Workbench** application. - Click the Application->New Application option. ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt1.png) - Select "Application with source files" ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt2.png) - Enter the details of the target application ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt3.png) - Indicate the location of the source folder and click next ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt4.png) ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt5.png) - Enter a destination folder name. ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt10.png) Enter the command line for silent installation: ``` LocalOffice_Agent.exe /silent ``` ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt6.png) ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt7.png) ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt8.png) Verify the summary and click **finish**, the application will be added to the list of apps. ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/mdt9.png) ## Agent Installation with SCCM - Navigate to **Agent -> Computers -> Download Agent** and download the respective remote office agent installer file. - Paste the exe in a share path accessible by all the computers on which the agent is to be installed. - Download the script given below and update the shared path with your network share path. - [script](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/scripts/InstallAgentViaSccm.bat) ![sccm agent installation](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/sccm-agent.png) - Now, open System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and navigate to **Software Library -> Overview -> Application Management -> Packages**. - This will launch **Create Package and Program Wizard** window, in which you will be asked to fill in the necessary information like Name, Description, Manufacturer, etc. [![1 sccm](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/1_sccm.png)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/1_sccm.png) - Enable the checkbox **This package contains source files**. Select Network path and enter the path of the shared folder as shown below. [![2 sccm](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/2_sccm.png)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/2_sccm.png) - Select Architecture as **x86** (if available) and the program type as **Standard** and click **Next**. [![3 sccm](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/3_sccm.png)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/3_sccm.png) - Fill in the necessary information, as shown in the image below and click **Next**. [![4 sccm](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/4_sccm.png)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/4_sccm.png) - Review the requirements and ensure they are like as shown in the image below and click **Next**. [![5 sccm](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/5_sccm.png)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/5_sccm.png) - After reviewing, confirm the settings to proceed to create the package [![6 sccm](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/6_sccm.png)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/6_sccm.png) - The package has been created successfully. [![7 sccm](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/7_sccm.png)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/7_sccm.png) - The package can now be deployed to the end user's computers. You have now successfully installed agents in target endpoints using SCCM. ## Agent Reinstallation Agent reinstallation is commonly used during migration from an on-premises setup to a cloud environment or to address agent upgrade failures. - [Agent Reinstallation](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/uems_agent_reinstall.html) Check this [page](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/mobile_device_management/enrollment/mdm-windows-autopilot.html) to learn how to automatically enroll windows endpoints to your server for modern management.