BigFix

To create a new named connection to the BigFix distribution system, perform the following steps.

To create a new named connection to the BigFix distribution system:

1.

On Settings menu, click Distribution Systems in the left pane.

The Distribution Systems pane appears.

2.

Click Add New.

3.

Use the following fields to add the BigFix connection:

Field/Button	Description
Distribution System Type	Click the Distribution System Type drop down and select BigFix from the list.
Connection Name	Enter the connection name.
Server	Enter the server details.
Port	Enter the port number.
Username	Enter valid username.
Password	Enter the password.
Enable SPS Package Logging	If you select this check box, logging will be available for the end user. %ProgramData%\BigFix\Flexera

4.

Click the Test & Save Connection button to ensure the settings you entered can be used to successfully connect to this service. It restarts Patch Publisher service automatically for the changes to take effect. You will receive a successful message in the Output Window.

5.

On successful connection, the BigFix is added to the connection.

6.

Restart the SVM Patch Publisher so that the selected connection will be available.