Carbon Black Cloud: Can the GROUP_NAME Value be Specified When Installing Sensor on Linux OS?

Products

• Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense)

Issue/Introduction

Can the GROUP_NAME value be added to the install command to specify which policy should apply to the Sensor?

Environment

• Endpoint Standard Web Console: All Versions
• Carbon Black Cloud Linux Sensor: 2.1.0.149 and Higher
• Linux: All Supported Versions

Resolution

No, the sensor install process on Linux devices does not currently support the GROUP_NAME parameter, however, a policy can be assigned to the 2.8.3.300614 sensor (and greater) at install by following the steps outlined in this KB.

Additional Information

• Unless specified, the Sensor will initially be assigned the "Standard" policy
• This can be changed in the PSC Console UI or using the API