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Component Description
GFI LanGuard
Server
Also knows as the Management Console. Enables you to manage agents, perform scans, analyze
results, remediate vulnerability issues and generate reports.
GFI LanGuard
Agents
Enable data processing and auditing on target machines; once an audit is finished, result is sent to
GFI LanGuard.
GFI LanGuard
Update System
Enables you to configure GFI LanGuard to auto–download updates released by GFI to improve func-
tionality. These updates also include checking GFI web site for newer builds.
GFI LanGuard
Attendant Serv-
ice
The background service that manages all scheduled operations, including scheduled network secu-
rity scans, patch deployment and remediation operations.
GFI LanGuard
Scanning Profiles
Editor
This editor enables you to create new and modify existing scanning profiles.
GFI LanGuard
Command Line
Tools
Enables you to launch network vulnerability scans and patch deployment sessions as well as import-
ing and exporting profiles and vulnerabilities without loading up the GFI LanGuard management con-
sole.
Table 1: GFI LanGuard Components
1.5 About this guide
The aim of this Administrator Guide is to help System Administrators install, configure and run GFI
LanGuard with minimum effort.
1.5.1 Terms and conventions used in this manual
Term Description
Additional information and references essential for the operation of GFI LanGuard.
Important notifications and cautions regarding potential issues that are commonly encountered.
> Step by step navigational instructions to access a specific function.
Boldtext Items to select such as nodes, menu options or command buttons.
Italicstext Parameters and values that you must replace with the applicable value, such as custom paths and file
names.
Code
Indicates text values to key in, such as commands and addresses.
Table 2: Terms and conventions used in this manual