How to install an Agent Plug-in

Products

• IT Management Suite

Issue/Introduction

 

Resolution

Question
Few plug-ins get installed automatically when the Altiris Agent is installed.

Follow these instructions to add plug-ins as needed.

Answer

1. Click Actions > Agents/Plug-ins > Rollout Agents/Plug-ins.
2. Browse the tree list in the left pane for the agent you would like to install.
3. Optional:  Right click the policy and Clone it.  This leaves the default policy intact.
4. In the policy properties:
1. Click Apply to > Computers.
2. Add rules to select the machines or filters you would like to target for the install. 
3. Click OK.
4. Add a Schedule if desired.
5. Add/Remove "Extra schedule options" as desired.
6. Enable the policy.
7. Click Save changes.

The Agent Plug-in will the get installed per the scheduling you selected.

Repeat the above steps for all plug-ins you would like to install.