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Ensure the Policy Server is Installed and Configured

Before you install the Web Agent, install the Policy Server and ensure it can connect to the system on the network where you plan to install the Web Agent. Also, make sure the Policy Server is running before registering trusted hosts. You can start the Policy Server on the Status tab of the Policy Server Management Console.

To centrally manage Agents from the Policy Server, the Policy Server must also be configured with the a few specific objects. A list of required objects exists in Ensure the Agent Objects are Configured at the Policy Server.