Adding a Datasource
You can add other IBM BigFix datasources
to your reports. This allows you to create aggregate reports covering
hundreds of offices, each with thousands of computers.
Note: Ensure
that the schema versions of the aggregated datasources are the same.
You can see the schema version of every BFENT database,
by running the following query:
select version from dbo.DBINFO
To add a datasource, credentials of a Master Operator must be provided. These credentials are required only once per datasource, and are not saved.
To add a new datasource, follow these steps:
- Log in as an administrator.
- Select Administration > Datasource Settings > Add New Datasource.
- The Add Datasource page is displayed.Enter a descriptive Name for your datasource.
- Enter the URL of the root server you wish to connect to. The URL must also include the appropriate port number.
- Enter Master Operator Credentials. These credentials are used only once, and are not saved.