Configuring Agent Defaults

Agent default policies determine the basic installation and operation of the agent on endpoints. Additional node specific agent settings may also be configured. See: Configuring Agent Settings by Node Policy

To configure agent default options, select Preferences on the menu bar and Agent in the left panel.

Installation Path

  • Defines the location the agent files will be installed to. Default: %ProgramFiles%GeniGenian (Windows Only)

User Confirmation before Installing

  • Determines if the installer gives a consent prompt to install agent when the installer is executed. (Windows Only)
  • Select: On,or Off

Displaying Installation Progress

  • Displays progress of installation. (Windows Only)
  • Select: On, or Off
  • If On, select On, or Off for installation result message.

Registering Install Information

  • Select: On, or Off for displaying agent under the Programs section in Control Panel. (Windows Only)

Agent Deletion Method

  • Select: Use Authorization Code, Without Authorization Code,or Not Allowed to designate if and how an end user can remove the agent from their endpoint.

Automatic Update Target

  • Select a Network Object to receive automatic agent updates.

Service Target Group

  • Specify a network object to enable the agent running.

Automatic pop-up message

  • Enable to display detailed message contents in a pop-up badge, rather than only a preview.

View My Status on Tray Menu

  • Select: On, or Off for Tray/ Menu Bar Agent Icon info. (Windows and OSX only)

Web Browser Type

  • Select: Internet Explorer, Default Browser or Enter Path to set the default browser for agent popups. (Windows only)
  • Enter Path if applicable

For Internet Explorer

  • Select: Enable, or Disable for Hiding Address Bar / Toolbar
  • Select window size: Normal, or Maximized
  • Select On, or Off for Display Window in Front

Agent Custom Icon

  • Upload a custom image for the tray icon. (Windows only)

KeepAlive Interval

  • Specify: Second(s), or Minute(s) for communication interval to update Agent runtime log. 5 Missed communications will define the agent as not running.

Scheduling Agent Restart

  • Specify: Minutes Hours past computer entering sleep mode for the agent to reboot. (Windows and OSX only)

SSL Certificate

  • Select: On, or Off for installing SSL Certificate from the policy server. (Windows and OSX only)

Agent UI

After the agent is installed, the agent UI is available by clicking on the icon created. (Linux only)

The Agent UI supports the following functions.

  • Message: You can check received notification messages.
  • Notice: You can check the announcements you received.
  • Device information: You can check the details of the USB connected to the device.
  • Delete Agent: You can delete an agent.
  • About: Detailed information such as agent version is available.