The Endpoint Membership View

This view lists the endpoints that hold membership in the selected group. If the group selected is a custom group, you can also use this view to add endpoints. Use this view to manage endpoints assigned to the selected group. This view contains features similar to those available from the Endpoints page.

For additional information about this view, refer to The All Tab (Groups Page).

The All Tab (Groups Page)

Use the All tab to perform tasks related to group endpoints.

The All Tab Toolbar (Groups Page)

The All tab toolbar contains buttons for you to perform tasks and functions for managed endpoints.

The following table describes the toolbar functions used in the All tab, available on the Groups page Endpoint Membership view.

Button

Description

Membership

Adds or removes managed endpoints to or from the selected group. For additional information, refer to Adding Endpoints to a Group.

Manage Agents...

(menu)

Opens the Manage Agents menu.

Install Agents...

(Manage Agents...

menu item)

Installs agents on selected endpoints. For additional information, refer to Installing Agents by Agent Management Job.

Uninstall Agents...

(Manage Agents...

menu item)

Deletes agents from selected endpoints. For additional information, refer to Uninstalling Agents by Agent Management Job.

Download Agent Installer...

(Manage Agents...

menu item)

Downloads an agent installer to the endpoint used to access Ivanti Endpoint Security. For additional information, refer to Downloading the Agent Installer.

Delete

Deletes a disabled endpoint. For additional information, refer to Deleting Endpoints (Groups Page).

Enable

Enables a disabled endpoint. For additional information, refer to Enabling or Disabling Ivanti Endpoint Security Agents within a Group.

Disable

Disables an enabled endpoint. For additional information, refer to Enabling or Disabling Ivanti Endpoint Security Agents within a Group.

Agent Versions...

Defines the endpoint agent version. For additional information, refer to Defining the Endpoint Agent Version (Groups Page).

Manage Modules...

Opens the Add/Remove Modules dialog. Use this dialog to toggle module-specific agent functions. For additional information, refer to Managing Endpoint Modules (Groups Page).

Export

Exports the page data to a comma-separated value (.csv) file. For additional information, refer to Exporting Data.

Important: The Enhanced Security Configuration feature for Internet Explorer suppresses export functionality and must be disabled to export data successfully. Pop-up blockers in Internet Explorer or other supported browsers may also suppress export functionality and should be disabled.

Options

(menu)

Opens the Options menu. For additional information, refer to The Options Menu.

The All Tab List (Groups Page)

The All tab lists the operating system, identification, agent, and module information for group endpoints.

The following table describes the columns within the All tab list.

Column

Description

Name

The name of the endpoint. Click the link to view its details.
Refer to Endpoint Details Page for more information.

Display Name

Alternate name or phrase (up to 50 characters) for the endpoint to help you identify and distinguish it. Endpoint decision-making information it can provide includes what system it belongs to, where it is located, and what it is used for. You can edit this name on the Endpoint Details page.

IP Address

The IP address of the endpoint.

Agent Status

The status of the Ivanti Endpoint Security Agent on the endpoint. Values include:

Online: The agent is communicating with the Ivanti Endpoint Security Server regularly.
Refer to Working with Options for more information on configuring default agent behavior.

Offline: The agent has not communicated with Ivanti Endpoint Security Server within the check in interval. In an Offline status, the agent still enforces all policies.

A Warning () icon next to an Offline status indicates that the Endpoint Distribution Service (EDS) server the endpoint connects to is offline. Click the icon to find out additional status details.

Disabled: The agent is disabled by an Ivanti Endpoint Security administrator. It doesn't enforce module policies nor complete tasks.

Last Connected Date (Server)

Exported comma separated value (.csv) file only. Last date and time (in server local time) when the endpoint communicated with the Endpoint Distribution Service (EDS) server.

EDS Status

Exported comma separated value (.csv) file only. Status of the Endpoint Distribution Service (EDS) server. The following list defines column values:

Started: EDS server has started and is in an operational state accepting workloads.

Starting: EDS server is in the process of starting its service.

Stopped: EDS server has stopped and is not accepting workloads.

Stopping: EDS server is in the process of stopping so as to not accept workloads.

Offline: EDS server is offline as it has not contacted the database in the configured amount of time.

Operating System

The operating system that the endpoint uses.

Agent Version

The version of the Ivanti Endpoint Security Agent installed.

A icon next to an agent version indicates that an upgrade of the agent was requested. Click the icon to display additional agent version details.

Module Installed

Indicates whether a module is installed on the endpoint. A new Module Installed column is added for each module installed on your Ivanti Endpoint Security Server. The following list defines column entry values:

Yes: The module is installed.

No: The module is not installed.

Pending Install: The module is in the process of installing.

Pending Uninstall: The module is in the process of uninstalling.

Error: There was an error while installing or uninstalling the module. Click the for additional information about the error.

Expired: The module license has expired.

Adding Endpoints to a Group

You can manage endpoints collectively by adding them to custom groups. Add endpoints to a group from the Groups page.

  1. From the Navigation Menu, select Manage >Groups.
  2. From the Groups tree, right-click a group in the Custom Groups hierarchy and select Add endpoints to group.

    Remember: Endpoints can only be added to custom groups.

  3. The Membership dialog opens.

  4. Add endpoints to the group.
    1. [Optional] To filter the endpoints that are listed down to a pre-existing group, select a Group from the drop-down list and click .
    2. [Optional] To filter the endpoints that are listed, type filter criteria in the table fields and click to select an operator (see Using Filter Rows).
    3. Select endpoints and click Add.
      • Click Add All to include the entire list.
      • You can add endpoints to the group by importing them from a list. Click Import (see below) to use this feature.
      • Use the Remove and Remove All buttons to remove endpoints from the list.
    4. Review the list of endpoints to confirm it is correct.
  5. Click OK.
    The selected endpoints are added to the group. Select Endpoint Membership from the View list to confirm they are added.

Importing Endpoints into Groups

If you are adding a large number of endpoints to a group, importing a list of endpoints can be faster than selecting them individually within the Membership dialog.

Import Rules

  • You can only import endpoints using their host names. IP Addresses cannot be imported.
  • You must separate each endpoint with a comma.

Tip: You can use Ivanti Endpoint Security to easily obtain a list of endpoints to import. To create a list:

  1. Open the Endpoints page (Manage > Endpoints).
  2. Using the page filters to display the endpoints you want to add to your group.
  3. Click Export.
  4. Open the exported .csv file and copy and paste the endpoint names into the Import dialog. Add a comma between each name.

Installing Agents by Agent Management Job

Within Ivanti Endpoint Security, there are multiple methods of installing an agent on endpoints using an Agent Management Job. To create an Agent Management Job that installs agents from the Endpoint Membership view, select Manage Agents > Install Agents from the toolbar.

For additional information, refer to Installing Agents by Agent Management Job.

Uninstalling Agents by Agent Management Job

Within Ivanti Endpoint Security, there are multiple methods of uninstalling an agent from endpoints using an Agent Management Job. To create an Agent Management Job that uninstalls agents from the Endpoint Membership view, select Manage Agents > Uninstall Agents from the toolbar.

To pre-populate the Schedule Agent Management Job - Uninstall Wizard target list, first select the desired group from the Browser, and then select the check box associated with the desired endpoints.

For additional information, refer to Uninstalling Agents by Agent Management Job.

Downloading the Agent Installer

You can install an agent on a local endpoint from the Endpoint Membership view.

To download an agent installer from the Endpoint Membership view, select Manage Agents > Download Agent Installer from the toolbar. For additional information, refer to Downloading the Agent Installer.

Defining the Endpoint Agent Version (Groups Page)

From the Groups page, you can upgrade your endpoints to a newer version of the agent.

Define agent version(s) for group endpoints from the Groups page Endpoint Membership view.

  1. From the Navigation Menu, select Manage > Groups.
  2. From the View list, select Endpoint Membership.
  3. Select a group from the directory tree.

    You may select a group that is either in the Custom Groups or Systems Groups hierarchy.

  4. Select the endpoints on which you want to define agent version(s).
  5. Click Agent Versions.
    The Manage Agent Versions dialog opens.
  6. Define the agent version(s).
    Use one of the following methods:
  7. Method

    Steps

    To define a standard agent version for all listed endpoints:

    • From the Select One list, select an agent version.
    • Click Apply to All Agents.

    To define an agent version for each endpoint:

    Select an agent version from the Agent Version list for each endpoint.

    The agent versions available for selections are defined from the Options page. For additional information, refer to Working with Options.

  8. Click OK.
    The Manage Agent Versions dialog closes. If an agent version other than the defined version is installed on the endpoints, the defined version is installed over the previous version.

Deleting Endpoints (Groups Page)

From the Groups page, you can delete an endpoint from the Ivanti Endpoint Security database.

Prerequisites:

Delete endpoints from the Endpoint Membership view.

Deleting an endpoint removes its record from the Ivanti Endpoint Security database, but it does not remove the agent on the endpoint.

  1. From the Navigation Menu, select Manage > Groups.
  2. From the View list, select Endpoint Membership.
  3. Select a group from the directory tree.

    Note: You may select a group that is either in the Custom Groups or Systems Groups hierarchy that is disabled.

  4. Select the endpoint listings you want to delete.
  5. Click Delete.
    A confirmation dialog opens.
  6. Click OK to confirm the deletion.
    The selected endpoints are deleted.

Enabling or Disabling Ivanti Endpoint Security Agents within a Group

Disabling an agent deactivates its functionality. Disabled agents do not contact the Ivanti Endpoint Security server, use Ivanti Endpoint Security features, or occupy Ivanti Endpoint Security licenses. Disable an agent if it will be unused for a prolonged period. You can re-enable an agent at any time.

Enable or disable an agent within a group from the Endpoint Membership view.

  1. From the Navigation Menu, select Manage > Groups.
  2. From the View list, select Endpoint Membership.
  3. From the Browser, select a group within either the Custom Groups or Systems Groups hierarchy.
  4. If necessary, define filter criteria and click Update View.
  5. Select the endpoints on which you want to enable or disable the agent: Use one of the following methods.

Method

Steps

To enable a disabled endpoint:

Click Enable.

To disable an enabled endpoint:

  1. Click Disable.
  2. Acknowledge the disablement by clicking OK.

The applicable agents are enabled or disabled. The Endpoint Membership view and Endpoints page reflect your changes.

Disabling an agent within a group is not limited to the group; the agent is completely disabled within the Ivanti Endpoint Security.

Enabling or Disabling Endpoint Modules within a Group

From the groups page, you can disable an agent's individual modules. Disable an endpoint's module component if it will be unused for a prolonged period. You can re-enable the endpoint module at any time.

Prerequisites:

  • Endpoints must have the applicable agent module installed, and the endpoint must be licensed for the agent module.
    For additional information, refer to Installing Endpoint Modules.

Enable or disable a module within a group from the Endpoint Membership view.

  1. From the Navigation Menu, select Manage > Groups.
  1. From the View list, select Endpoint Membership.
  2. Select a group from the directory tree.

    You may select a group that is either in the Custom Groups or Systems Groups hierarchy.

  3. Select the tab for the module you want to enable or disable.

    Tip: The tabs available depend on which modules you have purchased and installed.

  4. [Optional] Define filter criteria and click Update View.
  5. Select the check box(es) for endpoint(s) with module components you want to enable or disable.
  6. Enable or disable the selected endpoint module(s): Use one of the following methods.
  7. Method

    Steps

    To enable a disabled module component:

    Select Enable > Enable Module.

    To disable an enabled endpoint:

    1. Select Enable > Enable Module.
    2. Acknowledge the disablement by clicking OK.

    The applicable endpoint module components are enabled or disabled. The Endpoint Membership view and Endpoints page reflect your changes.

Disabling an endpoint module within a group is not limited to the group; the endpoint module is completely disabled within the Ivanti Endpoint Security system.

Managing Endpoint Modules (Groups Page)

You can manage endpoint module licenses from the Groups page. Using this feature allows you control which modules apply to a particular endpoint.
You can also Manage Endpoint Modules from the Endpoint Details page. See Managing Endpoint Modules.

Manage modules for individual endpoints from the Groups page Endpoint Membership view.

  1. Select Manage > Groups.
  2. From the View list, select Endpoint Membership.
  3. Select a group from the directory tree.

    You may select a group that is in either the Custom Groups or Systems Groups hierarchy.

  4. Select the check box(es) associated with the endpoints for which you want to manage modules.
  5. Click Manage Modules.
    The Add/Remove Modules dialog opens.
  6. Manage modules for each endpoint.
    • To activate a module for a particular endpoint, select the module check box for the applicable endpoint.
    • To deactivate a module for a particular endpoint, clear the module check box for the applicable endpoint.

      Tip: Select or clear the Select All check boxes associated with a module to globally toggle a module for all endpoints.

  7. Click OK.
    The Add/Remove Modules dialog closes. The agent features for each edit are updated during the next Discover Applicable Updates task.

Exporting Endpoint Membership View Data

To export information displayed in the Endpoint Membership view list to a comma separated value (.csv) file, click the toolbar Export button. Exporting data lets you work with that data in other programs for reporting and analytical purposes.

For additional information, refer to Exporting Data.