2.6 Develop a Plan for Deploying the Agents

Target File System to be Scanned

Agent can be Installed Locally?

Potential Proxy Agents

NetWare

No

Any of the following:

  • Open Enterprise Server 2015

  • Open Enterprise Server 11

  • Windows (with the Client for Open Enterprise Server)

Open Enterprise Server

Yes

Any of the following:

  • Open Enterprise Server 2015

  • Open Enterprise Server 11

  • Windows (with the Client for Open Enterprise Server)

Windows

Yes

Windows

Network Attached Storage (NAS) Device (CIFS-based)

No

Windows

When you decide whether to install the agent locally on an Open Enterprise Server or Windows server, or to have the Agent service run through a proxy, be aware of the following:

  • Locally installed Agents perform scans faster than proxy-based agents.

  • Locally installed Agents share CPU and memory resources with other software running on the system. If a server is already constrained for resources, consider using a proxy instead of installing the Agent locally. For procedures, see Micro Focus File Reporter 3.0 Administration Guide.