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BigFix Server

Overview

The BigFix Server platform functions as a centralized device management solution, allowing organizations to oversee and safeguard their networked devices. Its capabilities include patch deployment, configuration management, and security policy enforcement, catering to various devices like computers, servers, and mobile devices.

Available Integrations

Product(s)Supported Asset Type(s)Integration Type
BigFix ServerDevicesSource

Why You Should Integrate

Integrating with BigFix Server will provide insight into your Device environment.

How Does the Integration Work

This integration pulls Device objects from the BigFix Server Computers endpoint.

This data is only used internally; we do not share it with any parties outside of Sevco. Refer to our privacy policy for details.

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Please review the configuration instructions in the section below before setting up permissions for apps.

Configuration

  1. Configure the Access Schema: Configure the plugin with the required fields.

Access Schema

FieldDescriptionExample
Domain*The Domain of your BigFix tenanthttps://api.product.com
Port*The Required BigFix server port52311
Skip TLS Certification Validation*Skip certificates validation when using a certificate that is self-signed or unable to be validated through a proper certificate authority.n/a
Username*User of an account created in BigFix ConsoleABCDEF0123456789
Password*User password of an account created in BigFix Console***********************
  1. Add an Integration: Select the integration(s) you'd like to add.

  2. Configure General Information: OPTIONAL: You can use the following fields to provide additional information about your configuration.

FieldDescriptionTitle
Name (optional)Uniquely identifiable attribute of the configuration to delineate other similar configurations with the existing organizationDMZ network
Contact Person (optional)A placeholder to input a name or email address of a contact associated with the integration.Jane Doe
Link to Console (optional)A placeholder to input a link to the console of the product Sevco is integrating with for quick reference and access when configuring or editing the integration.www.product.com/devices
Email me about frequent errors (optional)Select this toggle to receive an email whenever an Integration has a ≥30% error rate in a 24-hour period.n/a
  1. Activate Config: Select "Activate" to enable this configuration and begin pulling data.

Source Documentation

Creating Credentials

You'll be asked to provide source credentials that Sevco will use to connect to BigFix Server. The following link will step you through creating an account.

Required Permissions

Review these instructions and configure your account with the following permissions:

  • Master Operator or
  • Non-master operator with the following permissions:
    • Can Use REST API

API Documentation

https://developer.bigfix.com/rest-api/

Contact Us

If you're having problems configuring an Integration, or if you've found something wrong in this document, please email us at [email protected] or suggest edits directly by selecting the Suggest Edits link located in the upper right hand corner of the documentation.

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