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Add an Agent Plug-in

You can add an agent plug-in to work with CA Workload Automation AE. After the agent plug-in is added, you can automate, monitor, and manage workload on the computer where that plug-in and its agent are installed.

Note: You can also add an agent plug-in using the agentparm.txt file. You must ensure that you install the agent plug-in before you add it.

The Plug-in List pane on the Agent - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window lists the agent plug-ins that are currently used by the local agent.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Start, Programs, CA, Workload Automation AE, Administrator.

   The Instance - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window opens.

2. Click the Services icon on the toolbar.

   The Services - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears.

3. Right-click the agent and select Stop.

   The agent stops.

4. Click the Agent icon on the toolbar.

   The Agent - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears.

5. Select the local agent to which you want to add an agent plug-in from the Local Agent Name drop-down list.

   The Agent - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window displays the settings of the selected local agent.

6. Right-click in the Plug-in List pane, and click New.

   The CA WAAE Administrator - Plugin Settings dialog appears.

7. Enter the agent plug-in name in the Name field, and click OK.

   The CA WAAE Administrator - Plugin Settings dialog closes. The new agent plug-in is listed in the Plug-in List pane.

8. Click Apply.
9. Click the Services icon on the toolbar.

   The Services - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears.

10. Right-click the agent and select Start.

    The agent starts. A new agent plug-in is added.

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