Remotely installing the target software

After you install the controller software locally and have it running, you can remotely install the target software by using the Configure controller icon.

About this task

For more information about installing the controller software, see the BigFix® Remote Control Installation Guide. The Configure controller option is not available in the controller window of a session that is started from the Remote Control server. To remotely install peer to peer enabled target software from the controller UI, complete the following steps.

Procedure

  1. In the controller toolbar, click Icon for the Configure controller feature in the controller window.Configure controller > Target Remote Install.
  2. Enter the remote installation information.
    Platform Type
    Select the operating system that is running on the target.
    Target Host
    Enter the host name or IP address of the target.
    Target User Name
    Enter a valid administrator user ID that can be used to log on to the target operating system.
    Note:
    If you chose Linux™ as the operating system, the user name is automatically set to root and cannot be changed.
    Target Password
    Enter a valid administrator password that can be used to log on to the target operating system.
    Connect upon installation
    Select if you want to start a remote control session with the target as soon as the target software is installed.
    Advanced Options
    Click Advanced to carry out extra configuration. You can accept the values that are shown or change them to the relevant values for your environment.
    Target Listening Port
    Specify the port that the target listens for remote control connections on. Default is 888.
    Installation Folder
    Specify the installation path for the target files if you do not want to install the target in the default installation directory.
    Temporary Folder
    Specify a path to a folder where temporary installation files are stored during the installation.
    Use a FIPS certified cryptographic provider
    Select to enable FIPS compliance on the target. For more information about FIPS compliance, see the BigFix® Remote Control Installation Guide.
    Enable NIST SP800-131A compliance (Enables FIPS)
    Select to enable NIST SP800-131A compliance on the target. For more information about enabling NIST SP800-131A compliance, see the BigFix® Remote Control Installation Guide.
    Authenticate using system logon
    Select this option to display a login window when the controller user clicks a session type on the Open Connection window. If selected, the controller user must log on with a valid Windows™ user ID and password.
    Enable user acceptance for takeover sessions
    Select to enable the user acceptance window. When the window is displayed, the target user can accept or refuse the session.
  3. Click OK.

Results

The installation progress is displayed and marked as Complete at each successful stage.