Deployment Methods Overview
Edit ArticleChoose the best installation strategy for your corporate fleet size and infrastructure.
Sentinel Operations Team
4 min read
Updated August 28, 2026
v3.2Sentinel provides multiple installer formats tailored to different organization sizes, from 1-click manual installers for small offices to automated GPO and Intune packages for 10,000+ enterprise fleets.
| Deployment Method | Target Environment | Technician Effort | Recommended Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Click Setup Wizard (.EXE) | Single workstations, helpdesk desk-side setups | 1 minute per PC | sentinel-agent-setup.exe |
| Windows Installer (.MSI) | Standard Windows package for command line or automation | Fast scripted rollout | sentinel-agent.msi |
| Active Directory GPO | On-premises corporate domains with Windows Server AD | Zero-touch automatic install | sentinel-agent.msi + GPO script |
| Microsoft Intune / SCCM | Cloud-managed laptops and remote distributed workforces | Automated cloud push | sentinel-agent.msi (Intune Win32 App) |
| Linux Systemd Installer | Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, CentOS servers & workstations | 1 command curl script | install.sh / systemd unit |
| macOS PKG Installer | MacBooks and iMacs managed by Jamf or manual install | 3 clicks with FDA prompt | SentinelAgent.pkg |
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