Joining a broker collaboration session by using the connection URL

During a broker remote control session, if collaboration is started, you can join this session by using a connection URL that is obtained from the master controller of the session.

Before you begin

To join the session, obtain the URL from the master controller of the collaboration session.

About this task

If user acceptance is enabled when you select to join a broker collaboration session, the master controller and then the target user, determine whether you can join the session. The value of the server policy Enable user acceptance for collaboration requests determines whether target user acceptance is required.

To join the session, type the connection URL into your browser address field and press enter.

If you are not already logged on to the IBM® BigFix® Remote Control server UI, the logon window is displayed. Log on with a valid ID and password. The controller component starts.

Results

As the remote control session starts, a message is sent to the master controller letting them know that you have requested to join the session. They can respond to the request by selecting Yes or No.

Yes: If the master controller clicks Yes, your final acceptance into the collaboration session is determined by the target user and whether user acceptance for collaboration is enabled. For more details see Inviting multiple participants into a remote control session..
No: If the master controller clicks No, you are not allowed to join the session and a refusal message is displayed. Click OK.