Welcome
Web Reports Guide
Learn how the Web Reports feature extends the power of BigFix.
Configuring Web Reports
Web Reports is used whenever you want to view BigFix data that is spread over multiple databases in your deployment.
Supported Browsers
For the supported versions, see Platform/Installation/c_spcr_platform.html#c_detailed_system_requirements_10__table_pf2_k4b_xkb.

BigFix Documentation Homepage
BigFix 10 Platform Documentation
Welcome to the BigFix Platform documentation, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use BigFix.
Detailed system requirements
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Platform guides in PDF format
Following is a list of links to the BigFix Platform user guides in PDF format:
Common Criteria Certification
BigFix 10.0.1.41 complies with the requirements of the standard ISO/IEC 15408 (Common Criteria) v. 3.1 for the assurance level: EAL2
Getting Started
Use this section to become familiar with BigFix infrastructure and key concepts necessary to understand how it works.
HTTPS across BigFix applications
This topic describes how the SSL/HTTPS communication works in BigFix applications and links the tasks on how to configure it.
Installation Guide
Learn the system requirements, licensing and installation instructions, and how to configure and maintain BigFix.
Configuration Guide
Learn how to configure BigFix according to your needs.
Console Operator's Guide
Learn how to work with the BigFix Console.
Asset Discovery User's Guide
Learn how BigFix Asset Discovery works.
Web Reports Guide
Learn how the Web Reports feature extends the power of BigFix.
- Configuring Web Reports
  Web Reports is used whenever you want to view BigFix data that is spread over multiple databases in your deployment.
  - Requirements
    Web Reports can run on a stand-alone server or on the same machine that hosts the BigFix database.
  - Supported Browsers
    For the supported versions, see Platform/Installation/c_spcr_platform.html#c_detailed_system_requirements_10__table_pf2_k4b_xkb.
  - Updating the credentials to access the BESReporting database
    How to update the user's password to connect to the BESReporting database.
  - Setting the session inactivity timeout
    Setting a limit to the duration of a session for the user interface.
  - Restricting access to the report files
    In the Web Report component, you can use a new option named "ReportFilesCheck" to toggle protection on the report files.
  - Integrating LDAP with Web Reports
    There are two solutions for integrating LDAP with the Web Reports server.
- Using the Program
  The Web Reports interface is simple and straightforward.
- Exploring
  The Explore Data section of the program allows you to look at data collected from your entire BigFix network to filter it, and to create reports.
- Reporting
  The Report List section of the program is accessed by clicking the appropriate tab from the top tab bar.
- Administering the Program
  The Administration section of the program lets you manage activities, filters, addresses, users, and databases.
- Tasks for advanced users
  This section presents tasks unlikely to be needed by the typical user, but which can be of use to advanced users with specific customization needs.
WebUI User's Guide
Read this guide for an introduction to the WebUI tools, concepts, and terminology.
WebUI Administration Guide
Read this guide for information about installing and administering the WebUI.
Glossary
This glossary provides terms and definitions for the Modern Client Management for BigFix software and products.

Supported Browsers

For the supported versions, see ../Installation/c_spcr_platform.html#c_detailed_system_requirements_10__table_pf2_k4b_xkb.

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