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Active Administrator 8.7 - Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Installation Considerations for Active Administrator

System requirements Server hardware requirements Server software requirements SQL Server requirements Console requirements

Console hardware requirements Console software requirements

Audit agents requirements Workstation logon audit agents requirements Web Console requirements System Center requirements Port requirements

Additional requirements

User privilege requirements Active Administrator module requirements

Home Search Certificates Security and Delegation Active Directory Health

Required permissions for Active Directory Health Active Administrator Data Services (ADS) requirements Data collectors requirements

Auditing & Alerts Group Policy Active Directory Recovery DC Management DNS Management Active Administrator Module Configuration

Active Directory Health minimum permissions

Active Directory Health module Active Directory Health Module Configuration Agents Notifications Troubleshooter

AFS service account minimum permissions Diagnostic Console minimum permissions

Installing and configuring Active Administrator

Backing up your data Installing Active Administrator server Configuring the server

Applying a license file Using a passphrase Setting the Active Administrator database Setting the Active Administrator archive database Configuring purge and archive settings Storing Active Administrator data Setting up features and the owner Configuring active template delegation enforcement Configuring group policy history Configuring Active Directory backups Configuring Active Administrator users Configuring service accounts Connecting to System Center Operations Manager and Enabling SNMP Notifications Reviewing selections

Installing Active Administrator console Setting up the console

Setting up auditing on domain controllers Installing audit agents Creating alerts

Setting up workstation logon auditing

Deploying the workstation logon audit agent Enabling the default port

Using Active Administrator

Appendix: Active Administrator Server Manager

Starting the Active Administrator Server Manager Managing the Active Administrator Foundation and Data Services

Updating Active Administrator licenses

Managing Security

Managing the passphrase Managing Active Administrator file security Managing Active Administrator database security Recovering from a lost passphrase

Managing Notification Services Web Server Configuration

Updating Active Administrator licenses


	NOTE: If you are not compliant with the Active Administrator license, a warning message is sent once a day. In addition, the number of licensed users and enabled users in Active Administrator display at the bottom of the console display. If you click the numbers, the License Dashboard opens.

To apply a new license file

1

From the Start menu, open AA Server Manager, and select the Licensing & Security tab.

2

Click Update License.

3

To view details about the current license, click Details.

4

To update the license, click Update License.

5

Locate the license file (*.dlv), and click Open.

Managing Security

Active Administrator makes use of FIPS 140-2 compliant software to secure information and includes a security management tool in the Active Administrator Server Manager. For more information, see Starting the Active Administrator Server Manager . The Security Manager allows you to perform the following tasks related to the Active Administrator security.

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Managing the passphrase

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Managing file security

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Managing database security

To manage security

1

Start the Active Administrator Server Manager. For more information, see Starting the Active Administrator Server Manager .

2

Select the Licensing & Security tab, and under the Security Manager section, click Manage.

The current security status is displayed.

Topics:

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Managing the passphrase

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Managing Active Administrator file security

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Managing Active Administrator database security

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Recovering from a lost passphrase

Managing the passphrase

A passphrase is used to control access to Active Administrator data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Active Administrator content will be secured using the passphrase and requires the passphrase for accessing the content or for changing the passphrase.


	CAUTION: You must know the current passphrase to change or restore the passphrase. It is very important to record the passphrase in a secure location where it can be retrieved when required. CAUTION: If the passphrase is lost, it will be impossible to access Active Administrator data. You will have to uninstall Active Administrator, remove all associated files, and start a new installation of Active Administrator. For more information, see Recovering from a lost passphrase .

To create a passphrase

1

Type a passphrase that is between 25 and 32 characters in length and then type it again to confirm.

2

Record the passphrase in a secure location.


	CAUTION: You must know the current passphrase to change or restore the passphrase. It is very important to record the passphrase in a secure location where it can be retrieved when required.

3

The registry files and database will be secured using the passphrase.

To change a passphrase

1

In the Passphrase Management section, click Change.

2

Type the current passphrase.

3

Type a new passphrase that is between 25 and 32 characters in length and then type it again to confirm.

4

Record the passphrase in a secure location.


	CAUTION: You must know the current passphrase to change or restore the passphrase. It is very important to record the passphrase in a secure location where it can be retrieved when required.

5

6

Review the informational message.

7

Click Yes to proceed.

The registry files and database will be secured using the new passphrase.

8

Review the reminder to create new backups.

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Managing Active Administrator file security

To secure files

1

In the Files Security Management section, click Secure Files.

2

Type the current passphrase.

3

To clean the registry

1

In the Files Security Management section, click Clean Registry.

2

Review the informational message.

3

Click Yes to proceed.

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