Configuring the Ubuntu plug-in settings

Use the Manage Download Plug-ins dashboard to configure the basic properties, such as mirroring and proxy settings, of the Ubuntu Pro plug-in.

About this task

Note: Ensure that the BigFix server and the BigFix client are on the same version to avoid a null error.
You might want to take note of your existing configuration for the download plug-in. Existing configurations are overwritten when you configure the download plug-in.

Procedure

  1. From the Patch Management domain, click All Patch Management > Dashboards > Manage Download Plug-ins dashboard.
  2. From the Servers and Relays table, select the server on which the download plug-in is to be configured.
  3. From the Plug-ins table, select Ubuntu Plug-in.
  4. Click Configure.
    The Configure Ubuntu Plug-in wizard displays.
    Figure 1. Configure Ubuntu Plugin Wizard

    Configure Ubuntu Plugin Wizard
  5. Enter your ubuntu pro infra and apps credentials to configure download plugin. To get user and infra/apps password, refer Obtaining Ubuntu Pro credentials for the Ubuntu Download Plug-in.
    Proxy URL
    The URL of your proxy server. It must be a well-formed URL that contains a protocol and a host name. The URL is usually the IP address or DNS name of your proxy server and its port, which is separated by a colon. For example: http://192.168.100.10:8080.
    Proxy Username
    Your proxy user name if your proxy server requires authentication. It is usually in the form of domain\username.
    Proxy Password
    Your proxy password if your proxy server requires authentication.
    Confirm Proxy Password
    Your proxy password for confirmation.
  6. Click OK.
    The Take Action dialog displays.
  7. Select the target computer.
  8. Click OK.

Results

You successfully configured the Ubuntu Plug-in.