Downloading the Windows™ command-line files

Use the Agent Downloads option to run or save the file that is required for installing the Windows™ command-line software.

About this task

Procedure

  1. Click Tools > Downloads.
  2. Click Agent Downloads.
  3. Select trc_cli_setup.exe.
  4. Select Run or Save.
    Run
    Select Run to begin installing the command-line software.
    1. Click Next at the welcome pane.
    2. Accept the license agreement, click Next.
    3. Accept or change the location for the installation files, click Next.
    4. On the server address pane, enter the relevant information and click Next.
      Server host name
      Enter the IP address or server name of the BigFix® Remote Control Server.
      Server port
      Enter the port number that the server is listening on.
      Use secure connections(https)
      Select https to use secure connections to contact the server.
      Server context
      Enter a value for the server context. For example, trc.
      Use a FIPS certified cryptographic provider
      Select to install FIPS-compliant tools.
      Enable NIST SP800-131A compliance (Enables FIPS)
      Select to install NIST SP800-131A compliant tools.
      Advanced settings
      Click to set the context and server port.
    5. Enter the relevant information on the Proxy settings pane.
      • If you are not using a proxy server or remote control gateway, click Next.
      • If you are using a proxy, select Use a proxy server or a Remote Control Gateway. Type in the relevant information.
        • Type in the host name or IP address for the proxy server.
        • Type in the port that proxy server is listening on.
        • Select Use an HTTP proxy or Use a Remote Control Gateway.
        • Select Proxy requires authentication and enter the User id and password for authenticating to the proxy server.
        • Click Next.
    6. Accept the default port or type in a relevant value, click Next.
    7. Click Install.
    8. Click Finish.
    Save
    Select Save to save the trc_cli_setup.exe file to a specific location.
    Note: Run the executable file to install the command-line software.

Results

The following executable files are in the selected directory.

  • wrc.exe
  • wrcmdpcr.exe

For more information about using the tools, see Use remote control commands from the command line.