> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xdr-3.x/cortex-xdr-3.x-documentation/onboard-and-configure-cortex-xdr/deployment-steps/step-3-install-cortex-xdr-agents/deploy-agent-installation-packages.md). # Deploy agent installation packages After you create and download an installation package, you can then install it directly on an endpoint or you can use a software deployment tool, such as JAMF or GPO, to distribute the software to multiple endpoints. * For Windows endpoints, select between the architecture type. You can download the installer msi file only or a distribution package that includes both the installer msi file and the latest content zip. The distribution package is recommended to reduce the network load and time typically required for the initial roll-out or major upgrades of the Cortex XDR agent. To understand the benefits, workflow, and requirements to support this type of deployment, refer to the Cortex XDR Agent Administrator Guide. * For macOS endpoints, download the ZIP installation folder and upload it to the endpoint. To deploy the Cortex XDR agent using JAMF, upload the ZIP folder to JAMF. Alternatively, to install the agent manually on the endpoint, unzip the ZIP folder and double-click the pkg file. * For Linux endpoints, you can download .rpm or .deb installers (according to the endpoint Linux distribution), and deploy the installers on the endpoints using the Linux package manager. Alternatively, you can download a Shell installer and deploy it manually on the endpoint. * For Kubernetes clusters on Linux endpoints, download the YAML file. We strongly recommend that you do not edit this file. * For Android endpoints, Palo Alto Networks creates a tenant-specific download link that you can distribute to Android endpoints. When a newer agent version is available, Palo Alto Networks identifies older package versions as \[Outdated]. **Related information** * Cortex XDR Agent Administrator Guide * Agent iOS Guide * Agent Android Guide --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xdr-3.x/cortex-xdr-3.x-documentation/onboard-and-configure-cortex-xdr/deployment-steps/step-3-install-cortex-xdr-agents/deploy-agent-installation-packages.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.