How to Install Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise for Windows

Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise integrates Cylance’s Advanced Threat Protection with Dell Encryption Enterprise (formerly Dell Data Protection) security components as a master installer. This article provides the steps for installing Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise using the master installer.

Affected Products:

• Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise

Affected Operating Systems:

• Windows

The master installer can be installed through the user interface (UI) or command-line interface (CLI) switches. Click the appropriate method for more information.

UI

Installing Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise by UI differs depending on if the version being installed is v2.4 and Later, v2.0 to 2.3, v1.8 to 1.10.1, v1.7, or v1.0 to 1.6.1. Click the product version for the appropriate installation process. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Version of the Dell Data Security Master Installer.

v2.4 and Later

1. Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
   
   Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
2. In the installer UI, click Next.
   
3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
   
4. Input the On-Prem Dell Management Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
   
   Note:

   • This UI menu is only available on new installations.
   • On-Prem Dell Management Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
   • The example On-Prem Dell Management Server Name will differ in your environment.
   • Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
     • This configuration may differ in your environment.
   • Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
   
6. Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
   
   Note:

   • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
   • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
7. Click Install to begin the installation.
   
8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
   

v2.0 to 2.3

1. Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
   
   Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
2. In the installer UI, click Next.
   
3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
   
4. Input the On-Prem Dell Management Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
   
   Note:

   • This UI menu is only available on new installations.
   • On-Prem Dell Management Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
   • The example On-Prem Dell Management Server Name will differ in your environment.
   • Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
     • This configuration may differ in your environment.
   • Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
   
6. Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
   
   Note:

   • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
   • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
7. Click Install to begin the installation.
   
8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
   

v1.8 to 1.10.1

1. Double-click DDSSuite.exe to launch the installer.
   
   Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
2. In the installer UI, click Next.
   
3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
   
4. Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
   
   Note:

   • This UI menu is only available on new installations.
   • On-Prem Dell Management Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
   • The example On-Prem Dell Management Server Name will differ in your environment.
   • Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
     • This configuration may differ in your environment.
   • Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
   
6. Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
   
   Note:

   • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
   • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
7. Click Install to begin the installation.
   
8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
   

v1.7

1. Double-click DDPSuite.exe to launch the installer.
   
   Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
2. In the installer UI, click Next.
   
3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
   
4. Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
   
   Note:

   • This UI menu is only available on new installations.
   • Dell Enterprise Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
   • The example Dell Enterprise Server Name will differ in your environment.
   • Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
     • This configuration may differ in your environment.
   • Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
   
6. Select the components to be installed and then select Next when your selections are complete.
   
   Note:

   • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
   • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
7. Click Install to begin the installation.
   
8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
   

v1.0 to 1.6.1

1. Double-click DDPSuite.exe to launch the installer.
   
   Note: The installation UI may take several minutes to appear.
2. In the installer UI, click Next.
   
3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
   
4. Input the Dell Enterprise Server Name and, optionally, change the Dell Device Server URL.
   
   Note:

   • This UI menu is only available on new installations.
   • Dell Enterprise Server Name = Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Dell Security Management Server
   • The example Dell Enterprise Server Name will differ in your environment.
   • Port 8443 is used by default for device activations.
     • This configuration may differ in your environment.
   • Dell Device Server URL must be formatted as https://[domain]:[port]/xapi/.
5. Optionally, Change the install location and then click Next.
   
6. Check the components to be installed and then click Next.
   
   Note:

   • Security Framework and Advanced Threat Prevention are required components.
   • During the upgrade, previously installed components are automatically checked.
7. Click Install to begin the installation.
   
8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.
   

CLI

Installing Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise by CLI differs depending on if the version being installed is v2.4 and Later, v1.8 to 2.3, or v1.0 to 1.7. Click the appropriate product version for a list of switches and parameters. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Version of the Dell Data Security Master Installer.

v2.4 and Later

CLI Installation Examples:

Example #1:

DDSSuite.exe /S /z"\"SERVER=FQDN.domain.com\"

Example #1 contains:

• Installer = DDSSuite.exe
• Silent Install = Yes
• Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = %SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Reboot post install = Yes
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and EMAgent
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.

Example #2:

DDSSuite.exe /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP-WEBFIREWALL\""

Example #2 contains:

• Installer = DDSSuite.exe
• Silent Install = No
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = %SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Reboot post install = Yes
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent

Example #3:

DDSSuite.exe /S /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP, InstallPath="D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\", SUPPRESSREBOOT=1\""

Example #3 contains:

• Installer = DDSSuite.exe
• Silent Install = Yes
• Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\Default
• Reboot post install = No
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention and EMAgent

v1.8 to 2.3

CLI Installation Examples:

Example #1:

DDSSuite.exe -y -gm2 /S /z"\"SERVER=FQDN.domain.com\"

Example #1 contains:

• Installer = DDSSuite.exe
• Silent Install = Yes
• Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = %SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Reboot post install = Yes
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and EMAgent
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.

Example #2:

DDSSuite.exe -y -gm2 /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP-WEBFIREWALL\""

Example #2 contains:

• Installer = DDSSuite.exe
• Silent Install = No
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = %SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Reboot post install = Yes
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent

Example #3:

DDSSuite.exe -y -gm2 /S /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP, InstallPath= "D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\", SUPPRESSREBOOT=1\""

Example #3 contains:

• Installer = DDSSuite.exe
• Silent Install = Yes
• Dell Security Management Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\Default
• Reboot post install = No
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention and EMAgent

v1.0 to 1.7

CLI Installation Examples:

Example #1:

DDPSuite.exe -y -gm2 /S /z"\"SERVER=FQDN.domain.com\"

Example #1 contains:

• Installer = DDPSuite.exe
• Silent Install = Yes
• Dell Data Protection Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = %SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Reboot post install = Yes
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Policy Based Encryption, and EMAgent
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.

Example #2:

DDPSuite.exe -y -gm2 /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP-WEBFIREWALL\""

Example #2 contains:

• Installer = DDPSuite.exe
• Silent Install = No
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Dell Data Protection Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = %SYSTEMROOT%:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Reboot post install = Yes
  • This is using the default value because this was not defined in the example.
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention, Client Firewall, Web Protection, and EMAgent

Example #3:

DDPSuite.exe -y -gm2 /S /z"\"SERVER=server.organization.com, FEATURES=ATP, InstallPath="D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\", SUPPRESSREBOOT=1\""

Example #3 contains:

• Installer = DDPSuite.exe
• Silent Install = Yes
• Dell Data Protection Server = FQDN.domain.com
• Install Path = D:\Program Files\Dell\ATP\Default
• Reboot post install = No
• Features = Advanced Threat Prevention and EMAgent

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