GDE Windows Client can be installed in 2 different ways.
It runs as long as a login user exists.
As a Windows Service, it is a recommended mode for FileServers.
Installation Conditions
Details of the installation conditions are indicated on the top page.
The GEODI URL address must be accessible.
The GEODI Token must have been created.
Having 1982(changeable) port open on clients
A Tool like ManageEngine, SCCM, or PDQ for multiple PCs
MSI Link
GDE Agent can be found in <geodi_url>/GUI/Agents/GDE
<geodi_url> is the address of the GEODI Server.
MSI Parameters
Parameter | Description |
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GEODI_URL= | The address that agents will use to access GEODI. A Secure and named address (DNS, SSL) is recommended. |
GEODI_TOKEN= | TOKEN creation is on this page. We recommend creating a separate user for the token and not changing that user's password. |
UPDATE_URL | Do not change UPDATE_URL unless you have a particular need. New agents will be downloaded and sent to clients through GEODI. |
Agent Deployment
The following commands can be used for deployment for PDQ, ManageEngine, or SCCM.
Action | Command | Notes |
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Setup | "<path>GEODI.DesktopExplorer.msi" /quiet GEODI_URL="https://<GEODI_URL>/" GEODI_TOKEN="EAAAAL2FcQ9RvjWM…" | |
Remove | msiexec.exe /x /qn /norestart "GEODI.DesktopExplorer.msi" | Uninstall the agent. |
Update | start "GDE" "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\DECE Software\GEODI Desktop Explorer\Updater.exe" | Updater runs. Normally, You do not need to use this. Because agents update themselves. |
Agent Updates
The agents will check updates every two days and update themselves from the GEODI server. You do not need to intervene.
GDE as a Windows Service Installation
This option is used to use GDE to index/discover File Servers.
Installation Conditions
In addition to the Windows MSI requirements,
The Windows Service user must have at least read-only access to the FileServer directories.
If you want remediations, then write and delete rights are also required
A separate configuration file should be created under the GEODI Server for each FileServer to specify the directories to be indexed and other rules. Details are specified on the preceding page.
GDE installation may be converted to a Windows Service using the
WindowsServiceInstall.bat
script in the GDE folder.WindowsServiceUninstall.bat uninstalls the service setup.
Service mode does not require a login user.
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