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Configure Web Agents Locally

The Web 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 Web 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 Web 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 Web Agent configuration file (WebAgent.conf and/or LocalConfig.conf).

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

   For all Web Agents except IIS 6.0, there is a WebAgent.conf.sample file In the <web_agent_home>\config directory. You should modify this file, then save it under the name WebAgent.conf to the appropriate web server location.

   For IIS 6.0 Web Agents, this Agent uses the LocalConfig.conf file in <web_agent_home>\bin\IIS directory as its active configuration file. Modify this file if you want to make changes. The copy of the LocalConfig.conf file in <web_agent_home>\config is the original that you should not change.

   Note: If you are using an IIS 6.0 Web Agent, the main configuration file is called LocalConfig.conf. The WebAgent.conf file is still used, but only for core Agent settings that enable the Agent to start and connect to the Policy Server.

   More information about local configuration and parameter descriptions exists in the Web Agent Configuration Guide.