Adding BigFix Connection

To add BigFix connection, perform the following steps.

To add BigFix connection:

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	Select distribution system type as BigFix.
Connection Name	Enter the connection name.
Server	Enter the server details.
Port	Enter the port number.
Username	Enter valid user name.
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. 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.