Installation methods according to the operating system

 

There are different installation methods depending on the operating system of the computer on which to install the protection.

Installation method

Operating system

 

Windows

Linux

OS X

Android

Downloading the installer

YES

YES

YES

YES*

Generating an installation URL

YES

YES

YES

YES

Distribution tool

YES

NO

NO

NO

 

* Only if the installer is downloaded from an Android device. On any other system, a QR code will be displayed and a button to access the Endpoint Protection page on Google Play, from which you will be able to install the protection and bind your device to Endpoint Protection.

In practice, this means the following:

  1. If you have licenses of Endpoint Protection for OS X and Windows/Linux/Android, you will be able to use the two installation methods above, plus the distribution tool to deploy the protection for Windows.

  2. If you only have licenses of Endpoint Protection for OS X, you will not be able to use the available options for Windows/Linux/Android.