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==<B><font size=5 color=#24B200>Tasks For Specific Computers</font></B>== ==<B><font size=5 color=#24B200>Tasks For Specific Computers</font></B>==
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-The Tasks for Specific Computers page provides you to create a new task in the form of template which can be run on one / more selected computers. This new task can be schedule / executed manually on any specific computer/s.+Using this section create and run tasks on specific computers, it also allows you to schedule or modify created tasks for selected computers or groups. You can easily re-define settings of already created tasks for desired machines. It also allows you to view results of the completed tasks.
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-<I><B><font size=4 color=#24B200>User Interface</font></B></I> 
-:::When you click the Tasks for Specific Computers node in the navigation bar, its corresponding page appears in the right pane. This pane displays a table that contains information such as the name of the task, the status of the task performed, the computer to which the task has been assigned, and the type of schedule. In addition, the pane displays options for creating a new task, starting a task, viewing its properties, viewing the results of the task, and deleting an existing task.+==='''Managing Tasks for Specific Computers'''===
-===Managing Tasks===+::::::::::'''1.'''Click Tasks for Specific Computers in Navigation Panel of eScan Management Console.
 +::::::::::'''2.'''Now Click New Task.
 +::::::::::'''3.'''You will be forwarded to New Task Template Window.
-:::The Web Console comes with several handy features such as the ability to schedule eScan tasks to run at specific intervals. The Tasks for Specific Computers page allows you to create +::::::::::::::::::::'''1.'''Define the Task Name in the text field.
 +::::::::::::::::::::'''2.'''Select the desired options for assigning tasks.
 +:::::::'''Note: Windows, Linux , Mac Icon denotes that you can configure task settings for the selected module in the respective operating system.'''
 +::::::::::::::::::::'''3.'''Use the explorer tree to select the Computers on which you wish to initiate this task. Mark the Computers and click Add.
 +::::::::::::::::::::'''4.'''Schedule the Task as desired.
 +::::::::::::::::::::'''5.'''Click Save. The Task will be created and scheduled for selected computers instantly.
-:::This page shows the following buttons: New Task, Start Task, Properties, Results, and Delete.+==='''Managing Policies for Specific Computers'''===
-====='''A) New Task'''=====+::::::::::'''1.'''Click Policies for Specific Computers option present in Navigation Panel of eScan Management Console and click New Policy.
 +::::::::::'''2.'''You will be forwarded to the New Policy window. Define the Policy name and Rules. Select and add the computers where you wish to implement those policies..
 +::::::::::'''3.'''Click Deploy.
 +::::::::::'''4.'''The policy will be created and deployed on the selected computers.
-:::You can configure eScan to run specific modules at specific times by creating tasks.+==='''One Time Password'''===
 +:::eScan password protection restricts user access from violating a security policy deployed in a network. e.g. administrator has deployed a security policy to block all USB devices, but someone wants to access it for genuine reason. How would an administrator give him an access without violating the current security policy? OTP delivers the answer for the same by generating one time password for a period of time like 10 minute or one hour for that specified user to disable the module without violating existing policy.
-:::The steps to create a new group task are as follows:+:::'''Working'''
 +::::::::::'''1.'''eScan Server Administrator defines a policy for a particular group blocking access to the USB ports through the web console. The USB access is blocked through the endpoint security module through Policies for Specific Computers.
 +::::::::::'''2.'''For some specific reason, access to a USB port is required in one of the systems within a group where the security policy has been defined. The administrator is notified of this request manually.
 +::::::::::'''3.'''The administrator generates a one-time password on the server and manually notifies the user who requires access to the USB port for a specific time period.
 +::::::::::'''4.'''The user utilizes the one-time password within the group for accessing the USB port for the specified time period defined by the administrator. Other systems within the group cannot access the USB ports as the security policy is set for them thus ensuring that the group policy is not infringed.
-::::::::::'''1.''' In the New Task Template window, under Task Name, in the Task Name box, type a name for the task. +:::'''How to Access'''
-::::::::::'''2.''' Under Assigned Tasks, select the modules whose status you want to view. And then, configure the following:+:::Use the following simple steps to access OTPass.EXE.
- +::::::::::'''1.'''Open Windows Explorer.
-:::::::::::::* To specify an update server, in the Update Server IP box, type its IP address. +::::::::::'''2.'''Go to the path where eScan is installed.
-:::::::::::::* To scan the computers, select the appropriate scan option.+::::::::::'''3.'''Open eScan Folder.
-:::::::::::::* To force clients to update or upgrade themselves, select the Force Client to Download update/upgrade check box.+::::::::::'''4.'''Find and open OTPass.exe.
-:::::::::::::* To apply the setting to all subgroups, select Apply for subgroups check box.+::::::::::'''5.'''Now type the Computer Name for which you wish to generate the password in the respective field.
-:::::::::::::* To schedule the task to run automatically, click Enable Scheduler. Alternately, you can configure the task to be started manually by clicking Manual Start. +::::::::::'''6.'''Select the time for which the password will be valid on the selected computer using the Valid for drop down present on the interface.
- +::::::::::'''7.'''Select the Module that you wish to enable or disable usingcheck boxes present on the interface and click on Generate Passowrd button.
-::::::::::'''3.''' Select the days and time at which you want to run the task, and then click Save.+::::::::::'''8.'''Send this password to the user.
- +::::::::::'''9.'''To Pause the selected module on his computer, the user should open eScan Corporate Client using right click on eScan Corporate for Windows icon and click on Pause Protection from the task bar.
-====='''B) Start Task'''=====+
- +
-:::It may so happen that you have already created a task to run on a group of computers at a scheduled time but for some reason, you may need to shut the computers down for some maintenance work. In such a situation, you can either modify the task, which means that you will have to change it back to the original settings once it has finished executing. Another problem here is that you need to remember all the settings. This is not practically possible. +
- +
-:::This is an example of a situation where you need to run tasks manually. Fortunately, the eScan Management Console provides you with the Start Task option. To run an existing task, all you have to do is select the task in the Tasks For Specific Computers page and then click Start Task.+
- +
-:::'''The steps to run an existing task manually are as follows:'''+
- +
-::::::::::'''1.''' In the eScan Management Console, in the left pane, under Dashboard, click Tasks for Specific Computers.+
-::::::::::'''2.''' On the Tasks for Specific Computers page, on the right pane, in the table, select the check box next to the name of the task that you want to run, and then click Start Task.+
-::::::::::'''3.''' This will open the Task window. The Task(New Task) window will display the status of the running task. +
-::::::::::'''4.''' To close the status window, click Close.+
- +
-====='''C) View the Properties of an Existing Task''' =====+
- +
-:::You can view the properties of existing tasks by clicking the task names and then clicking Properties. These properties include the name of the task, the date of creation, date of modification, sort criteria, and the available groups. +
- +
-:::'''The steps to configure an existing task are as follows:'''+
- +
-::::::::::'''1.''' In the eScan Management Console, in the left pane, under Dashboard, click Tasks for Specific Computers.+
-::::::::::'''2.''' On the Tasks for Specific Computers page, on the right pane, in the table, select the check box next to the name of the report that you want to configure, and then click Properties.+
-::::::::::'''3.''' On the Properties page:+
- +
-:::::::::::::* The '''General tab''', shows you the name of the task, and details regarding the report such as the date of creation, its status, whether the task is complete, completion status, and time stamp of completion. +
-:::::::::::::* The '''Schedule tab''' displays the date options. +
-:::::::::::::* The '''Machines tab''' displays all the groups as well as unassigned computers in the network. +
-:::::::::::::* The '''Settings tab''' displays the template used for creating the task. You can make changes to the settings, if required.+
- +
-::::::::::'''4.''' To save and close the Properties page, click Ok.+
- +
-====='''D) Results'''=====+
- +
-:::You can view the status of scheduled tasks or the tasks that you have run manually by clicking the Results button. This opens the Results page, which displays the details of the client computer, the group to which it belongs, the status of completion of tasks on it, timestamp, and the description. You can select a computer name in the table to view its status, timestamp of execution of the task, and description of the tasks that have been executed on it in a tabular format. +
- +
-:::'''The steps to view the result of running a task are as follows:'''+
- +
-::::::::::'''1.''' In the eScan Management Console, in the left pane, under Dashboard, click Tasks for Specific Computers.+
-::::::::::'''2.''' On the Tasks for Specific Computers page, on the right pane, in the table, select the check box next to the name of the task whose results you want to view, and then click Results.+
-:::::::::::::'''a.''' This will open the Task Results page, which will display the client computer or group on which the task was executed, the name of the group, the status of completion of the task, time at which the task was completed, and the description of the task.+
- +
-====='''E) Delete an Existing Task'''=====+
- +
-:::If a task is no longer required, you can delete it from the tasks list by selecting the task and then clicking Delete.+
- +
-:::'''The steps to configure an existing task are as follows:'''+
- +
-::::::::::'''1.''' In the eScan Management Console, in the left pane, under Dashboard, click Tasks for Specific Computers.+
-::::::::::'''2.''' On the Tasks for Specific Computers page, on the right pane, in the table, select the check box next to the name of the task that you want to delete, and then click Delete.+

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Tasks For Specific Computers



Using this section create and run tasks on specific computers, it also allows you to schedule or modify created tasks for selected computers or groups. You can easily re-define settings of already created tasks for desired machines. It also allows you to view results of the completed tasks.

Managing Tasks for Specific Computers

1.Click Tasks for Specific Computers in Navigation Panel of eScan Management Console.
2.Now Click New Task.
3.You will be forwarded to New Task Template Window.
1.Define the Task Name in the text field.
2.Select the desired options for assigning tasks.
Note: Windows, Linux , Mac Icon denotes that you can configure task settings for the selected module in the respective operating system.
3.Use the explorer tree to select the Computers on which you wish to initiate this task. Mark the Computers and click Add.
4.Schedule the Task as desired.
5.Click Save. The Task will be created and scheduled for selected computers instantly.

Managing Policies for Specific Computers

1.Click Policies for Specific Computers option present in Navigation Panel of eScan Management Console and click New Policy.
2.You will be forwarded to the New Policy window. Define the Policy name and Rules. Select and add the computers where you wish to implement those policies..
3.Click Deploy.
4.The policy will be created and deployed on the selected computers.

One Time Password

eScan password protection restricts user access from violating a security policy deployed in a network. e.g. administrator has deployed a security policy to block all USB devices, but someone wants to access it for genuine reason. How would an administrator give him an access without violating the current security policy? OTP delivers the answer for the same by generating one time password for a period of time like 10 minute or one hour for that specified user to disable the module without violating existing policy.
Working
1.eScan Server Administrator defines a policy for a particular group blocking access to the USB ports through the web console. The USB access is blocked through the endpoint security module through Policies for Specific Computers.
2.For some specific reason, access to a USB port is required in one of the systems within a group where the security policy has been defined. The administrator is notified of this request manually.
3.The administrator generates a one-time password on the server and manually notifies the user who requires access to the USB port for a specific time period.
4.The user utilizes the one-time password within the group for accessing the USB port for the specified time period defined by the administrator. Other systems within the group cannot access the USB ports as the security policy is set for them thus ensuring that the group policy is not infringed.
How to Access
Use the following simple steps to access OTPass.EXE.
1.Open Windows Explorer.
2.Go to the path where eScan is installed.
3.Open eScan Folder.
4.Find and open OTPass.exe.
5.Now type the Computer Name for which you wish to generate the password in the respective field.
6.Select the time for which the password will be valid on the selected computer using the Valid for drop down present on the interface.
7.Select the Module that you wish to enable or disable usingcheck boxes present on the interface and click on Generate Passowrd button.
8.Send this password to the user.
9.To Pause the selected module on his computer, the user should open eScan Corporate Client using right click on eScan Corporate for Windows icon and click on Pause Protection from the task bar.
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