Timeout setting

About this task

The timeout can be changed by setting the property HARVESTER_Wait_Timeout_Override in computer settings in BigFix Console.

To change the settings, perform these steps:

Procedure

  1. Log in to BigFix Console.
  2. In Management > Computers, select a computer.
  3. Right click on the computer and select Edit Computer Settings.
  4. In the window, click Add and in the dialog, enter the setting name, HARVESTER_Wait_Timeout_Override. Enter the value of time in seconds.
  5. Click OK. New setting appears on the Custom Settings list.
  6. Click OK on the bottom of Computer Settings window to save the properties on endpoint.

Adding property to multiple computers at once

About this task

You can also add property to multiple computers at once. To add properties, perform these steps:

Procedure

  1. Log in to BigFix Console.
  2. In Management > Computers, select multiple computers and right click on one of them.
  3. In the menu choose, Edit Computer Settings. A new window appears.
  4. Select Custom Setting.
  5. Enter HARVESTER_Wait_Timeout_Override as setting name and keep the value of time in seconds.
  6. Click OK to save setting on endpoints.

    For more information about editing computer settings see, Edit Settings for Computer.