Setting Up Ivanti Endpoint Security

Following installation and initial log in, the Application Setup Manager dialog opens. This dialog appears only once, the first time you log in to Ivanti Endpoint Security and you use it to configure basic options within the system.

Prerequisite: Complete Ivanti Endpoint Security installation and open the Web console in your browser.

You cannot reopen this dialog following its completion. However, you can access these settings from various Ivanti Endpoint Security pages.

  1. Log in to Ivanti Endpoint Security. For additional information, refer to 1 Logging In.
    Ivanti Endpoint Security opens to the Customer Info tab of the Application Setup Manager page. This dialog only appears the first time Ivanti Endpoint Security is opened.
  2. Ensure the Customer Info tab is selected.
  3. Type the applicable information in the following fields.

    Field

    Description

    First name

    Your first name.

    Last name

    Your last name.

    Company name

    Your company name.

    The company name specified during installation appears by default, but can be edited.

  4. ClickApply.
    The information is saved.
  5. Ensure the Uninstall Password tab is selected.
  6. Define the Global uninstall password.
    This password is used to manually uninstall Ivanti Endpoint Security agents and should be kept confidential. Type the password in the following fields.
    1. In the Global uninstall password field, type the desired password.
    2. In the Confirm password field, retype the password.

      For information on how to edit this password outside of the Application Setup Manager, refer to Changing the Global Uninstall Password.

  7. Click Apply.
    The information is saved.
  8. Select the Email Notifications tab.
  9. Define the host and email information.
    Email notifications are alerts sent by Ivanti Endpoint Security when certain system events occur. Type the applicable information in the following fields.

    Field

    Description

    SMTP Host

    The local SMTP mail host name. Ivanti Endpoint Security uses your corporate Internet (SMTP) mail server.

    ‘From’ email address

    The email address used when the system sends email notifications.

    ‘To’ email address

    An email address you use to receive system notifications.

    Important: For additional details regarding Email Notifications, refer to The Email Notifications Page.

  10. ClickApply.
    The information is saved.
  11. Select the Install an Agent tab.
  12. [Optional] The Automatically install an agent on the server check box is checked by default.
    This installs the agent on the server and is the recommended setting.
    1. Select the check boxes for the applicable modules.
      Selecting these modules activates agent functionality associated with the module.

      Tip: For additional information about installing an agent on the server outside of the Application Setup Manager, refer to Downloading the Agent Installer.

  13. Click Apply.
    Your initial settings are saved.
  14. Click Close.
    The Application Setup Manager closes with your saved changes.
  15. Initial configuration is complete. You are now ready to begin monitoring your network with Ivanti Endpoint Security.