Chapter 7. CSA Deployment

After you install the Management Console (MC) servers and architect your Cisco Security Agent (CSA) groups and general policy, you need to deploy the CSA onto the systems you want to protect. These systems are likely located throughout your enterprise and are too numerous for manual installation. To efficiently install the CSAs through automated processes, you must understand the agent-build process, the contents of the agent executable, and all command-line parameters available when you attempt to script an installation package. This chapter explains these processes and the following:

  • CSA installation requirements

  • Creating agent kits

  • Locating agent kits

  • Agent kit components

  • Installing agent kits from a command line

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