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Configure SOA Agents Locally

The SOA Agent reads both the Agent Configuration Object and the local Agent configuration file, overriding values in the Agent Configuration Object with the values in the local Agent configuration file. The SOA Agent merges them together into one configuration source. This enables you to modify only a small subset of Agent parameters locally, then rely on the central Agent Configuration Object for the rest of an Agent’s configuration.

To better understand how central and local configuration work together, read Combined Central and Local Configuration.

To configure parameters locally

1. Obtain permission to perform local configuration from a Policy Server administrator.
2. Complete the steps in How to Configure a SOA Agent. These tasks apply to local and central configuration of a Web Agent.
3. In the Agent Configuration Object, set the AllowLocalConfig parameter to yes.
4. Edit the Agent configuration file (WebAgent.conf or JavaAgent.conf depending on the agent type).

   Be sure to modify a copy of the Agent configuration file and maintain a backup copy.

   More information about local configuration and parameter descriptions exists in the SOA Security Manager Agent Configuration Guide.

More information:

Combined Central and Local Configuration