Installation Guide for Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security ( Desktop Base / Server Base & Plus )

Note: The installation and deployment workflow is identical for all editions. The applied license key (Desktop Base / Desktop Base Plus / Server Base / Server Base Plus) determines the enabled features and functionality.

Preparation

1. Obtain a valid Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security license.
2. Download:
   • Kaspersky Security Center (KSC) full package
   • Endpoint/Server protection components (Endpoint Security for Windows or Server Security)
3. Prepare required infrastructure:
   • Database server for KSC
   • Admin account with local administrator rights
   • Network connectivity to managed devices. Kaspersky recommends planning the Security Center deployment before protection rollout.

Install Kaspersky Security Center

1. Run the KSC installation executable as administrator.
2. Choose Install Kaspersky Security Center.
3. Select installation method and database.
4. Complete file installation and configuration wizard.

Create Installation Packages

1. Open Kaspersky Security Center Console.
2. Go to: Advanced → Remote installation → Installation packages
3. Create packages for:
   • Network Agent
   • Endpoint Security (desktop)
   • Server Security (server workloads)

Deploy Agents to Devices

1. Discover devices using:
   • Active Directory synchronization
   • Network discovery
2. Run Remote installation task to install:
   • Network Agent
   • Security application
3. Devices must have administrator credentials for remote installation.

Activate License and Apply Policies

1. Add the license key in Security Center → Licenses.
2. Assign license to device groups:
   • Workstations → Desktop license
   • Servers → Server license
3. Configure security policies and tasks.

Final Configuration

1. Update databases and modules.
2. Configure protection policies:
   • Malware protection
   • Application control
   • Exploit prevention
3. Verify protection status in the Security Center dashboard.