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McAfee ePO Advanced Suite Installer Product Guide
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tests by duplicating any policy and then make changes to the copy, thus keeping the original policy
intact.
Set tasks for endpoints
So far you have created a System Tree, added some client systems, and created and assigned several
policies. Next, you will schedule the deployment of VirusScan Enterprise and other security products.
Product deployment is accomplished using a client task that the McAfee Agent retrieves and executes.
Client tasks are also used for scheduled scans and updating.
The tasks themselves reside in the Client Task Catalog. Client tasks are independent, reusable objects.
As such you can manage client task objects separately from their assignments and schedules. For
example, you can assign a single client task to multiple locations, each with a unique schedule. Similar to
the way ePolicy Orchestrator manages policies, you can create tasks in the Client Task Catalog and assign
them in the System Tree. Alternatively you can create and assign client tasks directly from the System
Tree.
Before Client Installation
Check if any other third party anti-virus product exists on your client systems. McAfee VirusScan
Enterprise will check for the existence of 200+ anti-virus products, including previous versions of McAfee
products. When VirusScan recognizes one of these programs, it will invoke the uninstaller for that
software. To successfully deploy VirusScan and remove any third-party anti-virus software, ensure that
you:
• Remove any client "uninstall password" option that is set in the third-party anti-virus software
management console.
• Disable any client self-protection features set in the third-party anti-virus software management
console.
While McAfee updates the anti-virus products list regularly, some products might not be recognized and
removed automatically. In such cases, you should use native tools or scripts from your current vendor
that will help you automate the removal.
Assigning the Deployment Tasks
In this section, you will assign the EASI - Deploy Protection Suite - Endpoint task to both the
Workstations and Laptops groups. The task EASI - Deploy Protection Suite – Server will be
assigned to the Servers group.
Note: A Deployment Task can be used to install one or more products. Deployment tasks are also used
to upgrade existing products to newer versions, as well as uninstall McAfee products.
Assigning the Endpoint Deployment Task
The installer provided a pre-built Deployment Task for your Workstations and Laptops groups. The
deployment includes ViursScan, Host IPS, SiteAdvisor, and Device Control. Follow these steps to assign
the task to your groups.
1 Click the System Tree button, select the
Workstations group, and then click Assigned Client
Tasks.
2 Click Actions, then click New Client Task Assignment.
3 Under Product, select McAfee Agent.
4 Under Task Type, select Product Deployment.
5 Under Task Name, select the EASI - Deploy Protection Suite - Endpoint, and then click Next.