This step is optional, and is only required if a Control Manager server does not have the required agent packages. The Control Manager Remote Agent setup program is required for this step.
To start the Remote Agent Setup tool, using Windows Explorer, double-click RemoteInstall.exe.
To obtain agent packages
At the Control Manager Agent Setup screen, click Add/Update packages.
Under Control Manager server, type the IP address or host name, of the Control Manager server that will manage the product, in the Host field.
Under Agent package, type the UNC path of the agent package (RemoteInstall.xml) in the File field.
Alternatively, click the ellipsis button (". . ."), locate the package, and then click Open.
Click Next.
On the Agent Package Information screen, compare the package to be uploaded with the package currently on the Control Manager server. To continue with the upload, click Upload.
After completing the upload, click OK.
At the subsequent window, click Yes to upload another package, or No close the application.
To obtain agent packages during agent installation
At the part of the agent installation where the setup program asks you to select the agent to install, click More Agents.
Under Control Manager server, type the IP address or host name, of the Control Manager server to be updated, in the Host field.
On the Agent Package Information screen, compare the package you will upload with the package currently on the Control Manager server. To continue with the upload, click Upload.
See also:
Minimum system requirements
Recommended system requirements
Understanding the Control Manager agent remote installation
Preparing for Control Manager agent installation
Step One: Obtain required files
Step Three: Installing the agents
Download the Control Manager agent remote installation program
Obtain the UNIX agent installation script
Install a UNIX-based Control Manager agent
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Install the Control Manager agent for InterScan VirusWall for Unix
Install the Trend VCS agent for ScanMail for Lotus Notes
Verify a successful agent installation