SingleAgent Remote deployment in Windows using Powershell

Applicare provides the capability to deploy agents remotely, ensuring a smooth and efficient setup process. 

Step 1: Download the machine_details.txt file in the Host machine and add the Machine IPs, Login Usernames and passwords.

• Download the machine_details.txt from here and add the list of target machines with their IP addresses, login usernames and passwords.

Example:

#MachineIP,MachineUserName,Password
192.168.0.0,testuser,testpass
192.168.0.1,testuser,testpass
192.168.2.0,userone,pass2
192.168.2.3,userone,pass2

Step 2: Download the windows_agent_instalation_script.ps1 file in the Host machine and add Controller Protocol, IP, and Port.

• Downlaod the windows_agent_instalation_script.ps1 from here and configure the controller protocol, ip and port details in the script using the following variables.

Template:

$env:PROTOCOL = 'Controller-protocol'
$env:IP = 'Controller-ip'
$env:PORT = 'Controller-port'
$ProgressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'

# Download and execute the script
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri Controller-protocol://Controller-ip:Controller-port/applicare/standalone?filename=windowsagentinstall.ps1 -OutFile $pwd\windowsagentinstall.ps1
.\windowsagentinstall.ps1

Example:

$env:PROTOCOL = 'http'
$env:IP = '192.168.0.154'
$env:PORT = '8880'
$ProgressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'

# Download and execute the script
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri http://192.168.0.154:8880/applicare/standalone?filename=windowsagentinstall.ps1 -OutFile $pwd\windowsagentinstall.ps1
.\windowsagentinstall.ps1

Step 3: Enable the following PowerShell settings on both the host and remote machines to ensure proper communication and functionality

On the Host Machine:

1. Set Network Profile to Private

   Powershell

   Get-NetConnectionProfile | Set-NetConnectionProfile -NetworkCategory Private
   

   Explanation: Setting the network category to private allows trusted communication with other devices on the network and enables protocols like WinRM for remote management.

2. Enable WinRM

   Powershell

   winrm quickconfig -Force
   

   Explanation: WinRM (Windows Remote Management) is required for PowerShell remoting. This command ensures WinRM is enabled and ready to communicate with remote machines.

3. Enable the ExecutionPolicy
   Powershell

   Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope CurrentUser
   

   Explanation: PowerShell to execute scripts without any restrictions, but only for the current user.

On the Remote Machine:

1. Set Network Profile to Private

   Powershell

   Get-NetConnectionProfile | Set-NetConnectionProfile -NetworkCategory Private
   

   Explanation: A private network category allows trusted communication with other devices in the network and enables protocols like WinRM for remote management.

2. Enable PowerShell Remoting

   Powershell

   Enable-PSRemoting -Force
   

   Explanation: This command configures the remote machine to accept PowerShell commands from the host.

3. Allow Traffic on Port 5985
   Ensure the firewall allows traffic on the WinRM default port (5985) TCP.

   Explanation: This opens the required port to enable communication via WinRM over HTTP.

4. Machine IP, Login Username and Password
   Ensure that the login user has Administrator privileges on the machine.

   Explanation: Administrator access is required to enable remote communication protocols, and execute scripts with elevated permissions.

Step 4: Open PowerShell in Administrator mode in the Host machine and navigate to the directory where the script is located and execute the following command

.\windows_agent_instalation_script.ps1