Offline Deployer – Deploying Agents to Remote Devices on the Same Network

Product Version: 6.5.0.0

Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions to deploy Saner agents to remote devices on the same network using the Offline Deployer. The process allows deployment without requiring direct internet access on target devices.

Pre-requisites

1. Download and install Python (version 2.7 to 3.9) on the device from which you will deploy the agents.

2. Download the Offline Deployer package from the Saner Visor platform. Refer to the included Readme file for details.
   

3. Download PsExec from Microsoft: PsExec - Sysinternals | Microsoft Learn.

Deployment Steps (Recommended Best Practices)

1. Create a Deployment Folder

   • Create a folder on the C: drive, e.g., C:\Saner

   • Copy the downloaded Offline Deployer files into this folder.

2. Prepare PsExec

   • Extract the PsExec tool and copy it into the same folder (C:\Saner).

   • Note: PsExec may also be automatically downloaded during deployment.

3. Open Command Prompt

   • Launch Command Prompt as Administrator.

   • Navigate to the deployment folder:

     cd C:\Saner

     
     

4. Run the Deployment Command
   Use the following command to deploy agents to remote devices:

   python run.py --deploy_saner --host=192.168.2.1-100 --user=test_user --pass="test_pass" --ms_eula=yes --run_env=Windows

   
   

   Note: Replace test_user and test_pass with the actual username and password of the target devices.

   
   

Troubleshooting Steps

If deployment fails or issues arise, consider the following:

1. Ensure that C:\Windows is shared on the target devices or sharing is enabled.

2. Disable UAC remote restrictions on the target devices. For registry configuration details, refer to: User Account Control and remote restrictions - Windows Server | Microsoft Learn

References

• Screenshot of successful agent deployment
  

• Screenshot of unsuccessful agent deployment
  

These screenshots help in identifying common issues during deployment and troubleshooting.

Conclusion

Following this KBA will enable administrators to deploy Saner agents offline across multiple devices in the same network efficiently. Ensure all pre-requisites are met and the troubleshooting steps are followed to handle deployment failures.