Getting started with the BMC ProactiveNet Administration Console

This topic explains how to access the BMC ProactiveNet Administration Console so that you can administer the BMC ProactiveNet environment.

Using the BMC ProactiveNet Administration Console, you can add or delete users, groups, monitored devices, applications, and services, as well as change event notifications and thresholds.

Some administrative options are also available on the Administration tab in the Options link of the BMC ProactiveNet Operations Console

Note

You can also use the BMC ProactiveNet Command Line Interface (CLI) to administer the BMC ProactiveNet environment. For details about using the CLI commands, see Accessing-the-Command-Line-Interface.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have successfully installed the BMC ProactiveNet Administration Console. The BMC ProactiveNet Administration Console automatically is installed with the BMC ProactiveNet Server. You can also install the BMC ProactiveNet Administration Console separately on a computer remote from the BMC ProactiveNet Server. For installation instructions, see Installing-BMC-ProactiveNet-Administration-Console-on-remote-computers.

Connection protocols used to access the BMC ProactiveNet Server

The BMC ProactiveNet Administration Console can connect to the BMC ProactiveNet Server using the following method:

  • Direct: Use this connection protocol when BMC ProactiveNet components are installed on computers that reside on the same side of the firewall. All functionality in the Administration tab (General Administration, Event Management Policies, Dynamic Data Editor, and Infrastructure Management) and the Services Editor tab in the BMC ProactiveNet Administration Console is accessible through this connection protocol. Ensure that ports 1099 and 3084 are open if you are using a remote Administration Console. For more information about these ports, see Ports-that-can-be-configured-during-installation.

In an HTTPS environment, the Administration Console uses Secured Socket Layer (SSL) connections and encryption to connect to the BMC ProactiveNet Server.

For more information on secure login, see Running-the-Administration-Console-in-secure-mode.

 

 

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