Installing Ivanti Endpoint Security

Complete the Ivanti Endpoint Security installation method that is best for your network environment.
Before installation, download the latest Ivanti Endpoint Security (Ivanti Endpoint Security) installer.
There is an installation procedure for all Ivanti Endpoint Security installation scenarios.

After installation, complete any additional procedures associated with the installation method.

Downloading Ivanti Endpoint Security

When you purchase Ivanti Endpoint Security, you receive no physical media. Rather, you download it from the company Web site.

Download Ivanti Endpoint Security from the Ivanti Endpoint Security Downloads Page.

  1. Open your Web browser.
  2. Browse to the Ivanti Endpoint Security Downloads Page.
  3. Browse to and download the most recent version of the Ivanti Endpoint Security installer to your desired location.

About SQL Server Instance Location

Ivanti Endpoint Security requires an instance of Microsoft SQL Server to store system data values. You can install this SQL Server instance on your target Ivanti Endpoint Security server or a remote server.

Local SQL Server Instance

A SQL Server instance can be installed on the same server as Ivanti Endpoint Security. When using a local SQL Server instance, you can use either a named or default instance of SQL Server that is preexisting, or you can use a new instance of SQL Server (which is set up by the Ivanti Endpoint Security Server installer).

Remote SQL Server Instance

A SQL Server instance can be installed on a different server than Ivanti Endpoint Security, and Ivanti Endpoint Security can then access that remote instance. If you elect to use a remote SQL Server instance, you must direct Ivanti Endpoint Security toward the remote instance during Ivanti Endpoint Security installation. However, before directing Ivanti Endpoint Security to the remote instance, you must configure that instance to accept remote connections. For additional information, refer to Configuring SQL Server to Accept Remote Connections.

Install Ivanti Endpoint Security using a remote SQL Server instance to increase performance.