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Configure an Agent Object for a 4.x Web Agent Identity

To create a 4.x Web Agent identity, you must create an Agent object in the Administrative UI. The object name must match the Agent name in the local Web Agent configuration file. For descriptions of the configuration parameters, see the Web Agent Configuration Guide. Creating a Web Agent object and identity lets you associate the Web Agent with a realm.

Important! You will receive correspondence from CA regarding the end date for 4.x Web Agent support.

Note: The following procedure assumes you are creating a new object. You can also copy the properties of an existing object to create an object. More information exists in Duplicate Policy Server Objects.

To create a 4.x Web Agent object and identity

  1. Click Infrastructure, Agent, Create Agent.

    The Create Agent pane opens.

  2. Verify that Create a new object is selected, and click OK.

    The Create Agent: Name pane opens.

    Note: Click Help for descriptions of settings and controls, including their respective requirements and limits.

  3. Type the name and a description of the Agent in the fields on the General group box.

    Limits:

  4. Confirm the following:
  5. Select the Supports 4.x agents check box

    The Trust Settings group box appears.

  6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the server on which the Agent resides.

    Note: Like a single server, virtual servers have defined names and IP addresses. Each Agent on a virtual server must have a unique Agent name.

  7. Type and confirm a shared secret in the respective fields.

    Limits:

    Note: Virtual servers on the same Web server must share the same secret. When a 4.x Agent attempts to connect to the Policy Server, the Agent and Policy Server use the shared secret for mutual authentication.

  8. Click Submit.

    The Create Agent Task is submitted for processing.

More information:

Realms


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