Deploying Block 64 Discovery Agent via Datto RMM

This article explains how to silently deploy the Block 64 Discovery Agent .msi application using Datto RMM. 

✅ Prerequisites

Make sure you have:

• The .msi installer file (e.g., Block64DiscoveryAgent-x86-2.8.1.msi)

• The Enrollment Token provided by Block 64

• Access to create/edit components in Datto RMM

Step 1: Create a Component in Datto RMM

1. Log in to Datto RMM

2. Go to Components

3. Click Create Component

4. Fill out basic info:

   • Name: Install Block64 Discovery Agent

   • Category: Software Deployment

   • OS: Windows

Step 2: Upload the Installer

1. In the Files section, click Upload File

2. Select your .msi file

3. Once uploaded, Datto will place the file in this location on target devices:

    C:\ProgramData\CentraStage\temp\

Step 3: Add the Installation Script

In the Script section, paste the following PowerShell code:

# Look for a Block64DiscoveryAgent .msi file in the temp folder
$installerPath = Get-ChildItem "$env:ProgramData\CentraStage\temp" -Filter "Block64DiscoveryAgent*.msi" | Select-Object -First 1 | ForEach-Object { $_.FullName }

$enrollmentToken = "YOUR_ENROLLMENT_TOKEN_HERE"

if ($installerPath) {
    Start-Process -FilePath "msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList @(
        "/i", "`"$installerPath`"",
        "/qn",
        "ENROLLMENT_TOKEN=$enrollmentToken"
    ) -Wait
} else {
    Write-Host "❌ Block 64 Discovery Agent installer not found in temp folder."
}

🔒 Replace YOUR_ENROLLMENT_TOKEN_HERE with your actual token.

⚠️ Each enrollment token is unique to your environment. Contact your Block 64 Engagement Lead or Partner to obtain the correct token.

This will perform a silent install with no user interaction required.

Step 4: Save and Test the Component

1. Click Save

2. Deploy the component to a test device or group

3. Confirm successful installation:

   1. The Block 64 Discovery Agent appears in Control Panel > Programs and Features

   2. The device appears in the Block 64 inventory dashboard

✅ Done!

You now have a reusable Datto RMM component that silently installs the Block64 agent across your endpoints with a fixed enrollment token.