Carbon Black Cloud: How to auto-assign a Sensor at install
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Article ID: 289563
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Products
Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense)
Issue/Introduction
Explain how to auto-assign sensors at time of install
Environment
Carbon Black Cloud Console: All Versions
Carbon Black Cloud Sensor: All Supported Versions
Microsoft Windows: All Supported Versions
Apple macOS: All Supported Versions
Resolution
Log into the Carbon Black Cloud Console
Go to the Endpoints page
Ensure there is at least one Sensor Group (create one if not)
Install the sensor on the desired machine using either the Unattended (CLI) or Attended (double-click the MSI) method in Related Content
Refresh the Endpoints page
Verify the new Device Name is displayed and is in the correct Policy per the Sensor Group
Additional Information
By default, Sensors installed via the Attended Installation Method, will install into their auto-assigned group and its related policy (Unless the Sensor Group Criteria is not met, in which case it will default to the 'Standard Policy' and remain 'Unassigned', until it meets the criteria to allow it to be assigned to a given group)
By default, Sensors installed via the Unattended Installation Method, will install into their auto-assigned group and its related policy (Unless the 'Group_Name' syntax has been specified as part of the install syntax, in which case it will be assigned to the specified policy and will remain 'Manually Assigned' - The Sensor will not move into a Sensor Group at any stage, unless the 'Auto-assign' option has been enabled for that sensor
The 'Group_Name' Syntax refers to the Policy name and not to the Sensor Group name