Insightful desktop app (a.k.a. Insightful Agent) can be installed remotely to your company owned (and managed) devices with Windows OS.
Remote installations are required when physical access to targeted devices is unavailable, and is usually preferred by larger organizations that need to deploy the application to a great number of users in bulk. These enable company Admins to deploy applications like Insightful and policies to multiple devices efficiently and in a centralized manner.
The software that can be used for this purpose are the Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools. MDM tools allow companies to remotely install software and configure security policies on all employee devices (phones, laptops, etc.), ensuring everyone has the right tools and follows security standards, no matter where they work. This streamlines mass deployments, boosts productivity, and strengthens data protection.
You can use numerous different MDMs to mass-deploy Insightful to your employees. In this article we provide you with the instructions on how to do it via the most commonly used ones.
Get the Insightful installation file (.msi file)
To get the Insightful installation file (.msi file) you will need for this installation method please follow these simple steps:
Go to the Employees tab.
Click on Add New Employee.
Select Company Computers.
Select Windows.
Installation in the form of a .msi file will be downloaded on the device, commonly in the Downloads folder.
Microsoft Intune
You can find step-by-step instructions on how to deploy Insightful via Microsoft Intune on this link.
SCCM
Prepare the .msi file: Ensure the Insightful.msi file is downloaded and ready.
Open SCCM Console: Navigate to Software Library → Applications.
Create Application: Select Manually specify the application information and fill in app details.
Deploy: Add the .msi file, configure installation commands, and assign deployment collections.
Monitor: Use SCCM dashboard to track the installation progress.
Citrix Endpoint Manager
Prepare the .msi file: Ensure that the file is downloaded and ready.
Log in to Citrix Endpoint Manager:
Open your Citrix Endpoint Management console.
Log in with your admin credentials.
Navigate to Apps Section:
From the main dashboard, go to the Apps & Books section.
Select Add → MDM App.
Upload the .msi File:
Choose Windows App (MSI) as the app type.
Browse for and upload the .msi file.
Configure Application Settings:
In App Commands, specify any required installation commands (e.g. /qn for a silent installation - the one without user interaction or interface prompts).
Assign Deployment Groups:
Assign the app to user groups or devices that should receive the .msi file.
Deploy the .msi file:
Click on Save and Deploy to push the .msi file to your targeted devices.
The installation will now begin on the assigned endpoints.
Monitor Deployment:
Use Citrix Endpoint Manager’s monitoring dashboard to track the installation status and resolve any issues if needed
NinjaOne (formerly NinjaRMM)
Prepare the .msi file:
Ensure the .msi file is downloaded and ready.
Log in to NinjaOne:
Access your NinjaOne console by logging in with your admin credentials.
Navigate to Software Deployment:
From the dashboard, go to Policies → Software.
Click Add New Software to begin.
Upload the .msi file:
Select the Upload button and browse for the .msi file.
Once uploaded, ensure the MSI package is listed under your software inventory.
Set Installation Commands:
Define any necessary installation parameters, such as /qn for a silent installation (the one without user interaction or interface prompts).
You can also specify uninstall commands for future use.
Create a Deployment Policy:
Navigate to Policies → Deployment Policies.
Create a new policy or modify an existing one to include the downloaded .msi file under the software section.
Assign the policy to the devices or groups where Insightful should be installed.
Deploy Insightful:
After the policy is configured, click Save and deploy the software to the assigned devices.
Monitor Installation:
Use NinjaOne’s reporting and monitoring tools to check the installation status on the assigned endpoints.
Troubleshoot any issues using the logs provided in the NinjaOne console.
ATERA
Prepare the .msi file: Ensure the .msi file is ready.
New Deployment: In ATERA, navigate to Software Deployment, create a new deployment, and upload the .msi file.
Configure Settings: Set up installation commands and any necessary parameters.
Assign & Deploy: Deploy to the relevant devices or groups and monitor installation.