Remote Systems Management Plug-In
The Remote Systems Management plug-in is downloaded from the Ivanti Endpoint Security server and installed on the client computer.
Once installed on the client computer, the plug-in allows you to remotely manage endpoints from the Endpoint Security Web console.
Installing the Remote Systems Management Plug-In
If the Remote Systems Management plug-in is not already installed on the client computer, you are prompted to install the plug-in when you select a management link from the Manage Remotely option.
Prerequisites:
- Installing the Remote Systems Management Plug-In
- Managed Operating Systems
- If you are using Mozilla Firefox, install the .NET Framework Assistant plug-in. For more information, see Firefox Add-ons to Support .NET Application Deployment.
Install the Remote Systems Management plug-in on the local computer.
- Select Manage > Endpoints.
The Endpoint Details page opens. - Click the desired Name link to open the Endpoint Details page.
The Endpoint Details page displays with the Information tab selected by default. - Click Manage Remotely and select one of the following options:
- Choose the applicable option:
- Click Install Now to begin the install of .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- Click Install to complete the install of the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- Click Run to install the Remote Systems Management plug-in.
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Option |
Description |
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Launch Remote Desktop... |
The Windows Remote Desktop (RDC) application. For more information, refer to The Remote Desktop Connection. |
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Launch MMC: Computer Management... |
The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) application. For more information, refer to MMC: Computer Management. |
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Launch NSLookup... |
Launches the NSLookup MS-DOS command. For more information, refer to The NSLookup MS-DOS Command. |
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Launch Ping... |
Launches the Ping MS-DOS command. For more information, refer to The Ping MS-DOS Command. |
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Launch PuTTY... |
The PuTTY application. For more information, refer to PuTTY: Remote Management Tool. |
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Launch VNC... |
The Virtual Network Connection (VNC) application. For more information, refer to The Virtual Network Connection. |
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Option access depends on the compatible operating system of the endpoint selected. For additional information, refer to Managed Operating Systems. |
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Attention: For Mozilla Firefox 3.x browser users, to successfully install the Remote Systems Management plug-in and turn off the Save File dialog, Mozilla Firefox 3.x requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 additional add-on for Firefox. For additional information, see Firefox Add-ons to Support .NET Application Deployment.
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Dialog |
Step |
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If the Remote Systems Management plug-in dialog opens: |
Click Run to install the Remote Systems Management plug-in. |
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If the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 dialog opens: |
Install the .Net Framework and Remote Systems Management plug-in. |
The Remote Systems Management plug-in installs, and the selected option automatically launches on the local computer.