addmi 05-windows slave-installation_and_management

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Windows Slave Installation

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Slave Installation Steps

1. Download the slave installer

2. Run the installer

3. Edit the firewall

4. Add the slave details to the UI

5. Check that the slave service has started

6. Check the setup in the UI

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Step 1: Download the Installer

Discovery > Credentials > Slave Management Choose the installer to download The installer is pre-configured to work with the appliance it is

downloaded from

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Step 2: Run the Installer

Uninstall existing slave software using the uninstaller Run the installer as a local administrator

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Step 3: Edit the Firewall

Now check the slave’s firewall (if needed) Click on Start-> Settings-> Control Panel-> Windows Firewall Click on the “Exception” tab

Click on the “Add Port” button and add port number for the slave type Click ok and ok when finished

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Step 4: Add the Slave Details to the UI (1)

Discovery > Credentials > Slave Management Click on the appropriate “Add x Slave” button

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Step 4: Add the Slave Details to the UI (2)

For a Credential Slave Provide a name and the Slave Host IP address Take the default port and click “Apply”

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Step 4: Add the Slave Details to the UI (3)

For a Workgroup Slave Provide a name and the Slave Host IP address Take the default port and click “Apply”

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Step 4: Add the Slave Details to the UI (4)

For an Active Directory Slave Provide a name and the Slave Host IP address Provide the domain Take the default port and click “Apply”

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Step 5: Check the Service

For an AD Slave: Check the service is running with the AD credentials required

Start the service

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Step 6: Check the Setup in the UI

Discovery > Credentials > Slave Management Check the “Status” is “Active” “Ping” option in Action drop down forces a reconnection test

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Slave Management in the UI

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Discovery > Credentials > Slave Management “Delete” option in Action drop down Confirm warning

Removing Slaves

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Discovery > Credentials > Slave Management “Manage” option in Action drop down

Toggle enabled as needed and click “Apply”

Disabling Slaves

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Manage Configuration and Log Files

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Online Documentation: http://www.tideway.com/confluence/display/81/Windows+Discovery

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Window Slave Install Exercises