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BigFix 11 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.
- 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.
  - Report List Main Page
    - Import Report
      The top link on the Report List page allows you to import a report.
    - Only Show Starred
      Click this box to limit the report list to the starred reports.
    - Filter by Label
      You can label any report by clicking the box in front of its link and then using the Label pull-down menu to assign an existing label.
    - Filter by Author
      In the same way as you filter by label, you can filter the report list by author.
    - Add, Create, and Delete Labels
      When you click the box next to any report list, the Label button becomes available.
    - Delete
      When you click the box next to any report list, the Delete button becomes available.
    - Main List
      There are several columns that describe reports in this list.
  - Overview Report
    The Overview report contains graphs and tables that visually represent the general state of your network, as well as the effectiveness of your BigFix deployment.
  - Computer Properties List
    This report provides you with a list of certain properties of your BigFix Client computers.
  - Open Vulnerabilities List
    This report displays Fixlet messages that are currently relevant.
  - Other Reports
    As well as the reports you create yourself, there are several other pre-installed reports included with Web Reports.
  - Showing non-relevant results
    By default the Web Reports mark as <not reported> a property that is not relevant or that is no longer relevant.
- 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.
BigFix Explorer Guide
Learn how the BigFix Explorer feature extends the power of BigFix.
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.

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