Download and import plugin scripts

To deploy ESET Direct Endpoint Management plugin for N-able N-central, download and unpack the ESET-provided script bundle. When unpacked, import provided Automation Policies (tasks) and Custom Services (monitoring) script files into N-able N-central.

Download the script bundle

1.Visit the ESET plugin download page and click the Download button. You will download a .zip file.

2.Unpack the .zip file.

3.Explore the unpacked package that contains folders with Automation Policies (tasks) and Custom Services (monitoring) scripts for Windows, and Automation Policies (tasks) scripts for macOS.

Proceed and import these script files into N-able N-central.

Import Automation Policies (tasks)

1.Click Configuration > Scheduled Tasks > Script/Software Repository.

2.Click Add > Automation Policy > Browse to import .amp file:

Automation Policies for Windows	Description
ESET – Custom Property Refresh.amp	A specific Automation Policy to update the device-level custom properties regularly. To be scheduled during plugin setup.
ESET – Onboard Task.amp	Automation Policy to install and activate supported ESET security products.
ESET – Offboard Task.amp	Automation Policy to uninstall supported ESET security products.
ESET – Activate Task.amp	Automation Policy to activate supported ESET security products.
ESET – Deactivate Task.amp	Automation Policy to deactivate supported ESET security products.
ESET – Scan Task.amp	Automation Policy to scan your devices for potential threats.
ESET – Update Task.amp	Automation Policy to mannually trigger a forced detection engine update.
ESET – Configure Task.amp	Automation Policy to configure a supported ESET security product.

Automation Policies for macOS	Description
eset_dem_plugin_ncentral_macOS.sh	General-use script that enables the administrator to call ermma commands.

3.Click OK to finish importing the file. Repeat the steps for each file.

4.When you import all your Automation Policies, they will be visible in Configuration > Scheduled Tasks > Script/Software Repository.

Import using Automation manager

Alternatively, upload Automation Policies (tasks) script files using the Automation Manager into the Script/Software Repository.

Import Custom Services (monitoring)

1.Click Administration > Service Management > Custom Services.

2.Click Import.

3.Click Browse to import .xml file:

Custom Services	Description
ESET – Activation Status Monitor.xml	Runs every 30 minutes. Indicates failed if the result does not contain "ESET Product Activated".
ESET – Installation Status Monitor.xml	Runs every 15 minutes. Indicates failed if the result contains "ESET Product Not Detected".
ESET – Protection Status Monitor.xml	Runs every 15 minutes. Indicates failed if the result does not contain "Ok".
ESET – Scan Log Status Monitor.xml	Runs every hour. Indicates failed if the result contains "New Scan Alerts". The result depends on if a scan finds an infected item.
ESET – Threat Log Status Monitor.xml	Runs every 10 minutes. Indicates failed if the result contains "New Threat Alerts". The result depends on if a real-time scanner detects a threat.

4.Click Import Custom Service to finish importing the file. Repeat the steps for each file.

5.When you import all Custom Services, they will be visible in Administrator > Service Management > Custom Services.

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