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Group Policy Operations

You can remotely deploy CA DataMinder to endpoint computers by using Group Policy. Using this method, you must assign to computers; you must not assign to users.

Note: We recommend using the ‘Assigned’ deployment method because, unlike the ‘Published’ method which requires user cooperation, the ‘Assigned’ method enables you to enforce deployment.

The Group Policy installation procedure comprises the following steps

1. Select an organizational unit (OU) containing the machine accounts.
2. Create a new group policy object (GPO) to control the software installation package.
3. Filter the GPO security properties so they apply to the target machines.
4. Define the GPO package properties, including the MSI installation file, the deployment method (‘Advanced assigned’), deployment options, and the MST transform file.
5. Deployment starts as soon as the client machines restart.

These steps are described in the following sections.