Initially deploying FortiClient software to endpoints
Following is an overview of how to initially deploy FortiClient to endpoints and connect them to EMS. You can use one of the following methods:
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Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or group policy object (GPO) |
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Mobile device management (MDM) |
Use an MDM application to initially deploy FortiClient to the desired endpoints. FortiClient supports the following MDM applications. See the guide for each MDM application:
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Sending installer link to end users |
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After FortiClient and EMS establish a Telemetry connection, you can push FortiClient updates to endpoints using EMS. The aforementioned methods are only required for initial FortiClient deployment to endpoints. See Deployment & Installers. |
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In 7.4.1, you cannot deploy initial FortiClient installations to Active Directory domain-joined devices. You must use one of the aforementioned methods to deploy initial FortiClient installations. |
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Installing FortiClient may require administrator privileges on the endpoint. See: |