Windows proxy compatibility matrix

The following table provides information about the compatibility between Windows proxy types and versions, and the operating systems that the Windows proxy runs on for BMC Atrium Discovery version 9.0.

Workgroup Windows proxy deprecated

The Workgroup Windows proxy has not been supplied since BMC Atrium Discovery version 8.1.x. All of its functionality has been moved into the Active Directory Windows proxy.

Minimum host specification

The following are the minimum recommended specifications for the Windows proxy host:

To avoid any impact during resource-intensive periods of discovery, it is strongly recommended not to install the Windows proxy on any host supporting other business services. This is true even if the minimum Windows proxy specification is exceeded, since the Windows proxy will attempt to use what resources are available, in order to optimize scan throughput.

Windows discovery communications

You should also consider the ports that will need to be opened in any firewall between the appliance and the proxy or proxies, and the proxies and target hosts.

Windows discovery metadata

Discovery metadata covers Windows as well as UNIX. This provides information about why sessions failed to be established and why scripts failed to run, including information about what credential or Windows proxy was used.