Deploying Netsweeper Client Using Intune

Deploying Netsweeper Client Using Intune

The Lenovo Netsweeper for Windows client supports various deployment methods and tools via an MSI installer. For detailed instructions, see Installing Netsweeper Using Command Line. Please note that our support team can only provide limited assistance with configuring your organization's Microsoft Endpoint Manager.

The Netsweeper Intune Deployment Guide provides guidance on basic settings and deployment of Netsweeper for Windows using Microsoft Endpoint Manager Intune.

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Disclaimer - Every customer environment is unique. Use this guide as a reference rather than a strict requirement. We recommend consulting your local Active Directory Administrator(s) or Microsoft Support for any questions regarding the impact of specific settings in your environment.

System Requirements

• Microsoft Endpoint Manager access
• Site Admin access to Netsweeper Web Admin
• Devices registered to Azure AD

Netsweeper MSI App Deployment

Preparing the Win32 app for Netsweeper

  1. Download the MSI installer for the appropriate Netsweeper client.
  2. Next download the intunewinapputil.exe.
  3. Create an Intune Deployment Win32 App folder and move the Netsweeper installer into its own folder within the Win32 App folder. i.e C:\Users\localuser\Documents\Intune Deployment Win32\Application Folder.
  4. Create another folder within the Intune Deployment Win32 App folder called Output Folder. i.e C:\Users\localuser\Documents\Intune Deployment Win32\Output Folder
  5. Move intunewinapputil.exe into the root of the Win32 App folder.
  6. Move the Netsweeper client installer MSI into the root of the App folder.
  7. Open Command Prompt, navigate to the Win32 App folder and run the intunewinapputil.exe from the command prompt.
  8. When prompted with Please specify the source folder, enter the path to the folder where the Netsweeper MSI installer is located, i.e. C:\Users\localuser\Documents\Intune Deployment Win32\Application Folder.
  9.  Enter the source folder location and press Enter.
  10. At the prompt Please specify the setup file, type the full name of the Netsweeper MSI file (e.g., Netsweeper Client Filter - 12.30.54.54 win64.msi) and press Enter.
  11. When prompted Please specify the output folder, enter the path to the output folder (e.g., C:\Users\localuser\Documents\Intune Deployment Win32\Output Folder) and press Enter.
  12. Enter the output folder location and press Enter.
  13. At the prompt Do you want to specify a catalog folder (Y/N)? Type N and press Enter.
  14. You will then receive a notification stating the INTUNEWIN File has been generated successfully. The file will be located in the Output Folder.

Adding the Netsweeper App

  1. Log into your Microsoft Endpoint Manager 
  2. In the left navigation menu click on Apps.
  3. Under By Platform, select Windows.
  4. Click +Add.
  5. From the App Type dropdown, select Windows App (Win32), then click Select at the bottom of the page.
  6. Click Select app package file and select the INTUNEWIN File for Netsweeper MSI.
  7. On the App Information page, enter the following:
    1. Name: Netsweeper Client Filter.
    2. Publisher: Netsweeper.
    3. Enter any other information you may require and select Next.
  8. On the Program page, enter the following:
    1. Install command: Depends on locale of client being installed.
      1. NA: 
        msiexec /i "installer.msi" CONFIGEDIT="-p https://filter.usacloud8.netsweeper.com:3431 -y brandname" /qn
      2. UK:
        msiexec /i "installer.msi" CONFIGEDIT="-p https://filter.ukcloud8.netsweeper.com:3431 -y brandname" /qn
      3. EU: 
        msiexec /i "installer.msi" CONFIGEDIT="-p https://filter.eucloud.netsweeper.com:3431 -y brandname" /qn
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        Important steps for altering your command:
        1. Replace installer.msi with the appropriate MSI file name and location of the MSI file. 
          Example:           Netsweeper Client Filter - 12.30.54.54 win64.msi.
        2. Replace brandname with your organization's brand name. 
          Example:  MyOrg-Brand.
        3. Be sure that Policy Server matches the Netsweeper environment of your webAdmin account (NA or EU).
    2. Uninstall command: this command will be generated automatically, (e.g., msiexec /x "{4DCD4B57-A15C-423D-B7C8-2A0FFCF9E45B}" /qn).
    3. Enter any other information you may require and select Next.
  9.  On the Requirements page, enter the following:
    1. Operating System Architecture: x86 or x64 (depending on Netsweeper client version).
    2. Minimum Operating System: select the required Operating System.
    3. Enter any additional information needed, then click Next.
  10. On the Detection Rules page, enter the following: 
    1. Select Manually Configure Detection Rules and click Add+.
    2. Rule Type: File.
    3. Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Netsweeper Client Filter.
    4. File or folder: divert.exe.
    5. Detection method: String (version).
    6. Operator: Greater than or equal to.
    7. Value: (current version number).
    8. Associated with a 32-bit app on 64-bit clients: No
    9. Click OK and select Next to continue.
  11. You may skip the Dependencies section.
  12. You may skip the Supersedence section.
  13. On the Assignments page, select the Group(s) or device(s) to which you want to deploy Netsweeper. Configure End user notifications, Availability, and Installation deadline as needed.
  14. Click Next to proceed to Review + Create. Select Create.

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