Using Relays

When you have set up a Relay you must direct IBM Endpoint Manager Clients on your network to gather from that relay, instead of from your Server. IBM Endpoint Manager can automatically assign your relays for you. This is not without risks (see the Administrator's Guide or visit the support site for more information), but it can be a good idea for two reasons:

• Clients can determine which relays are the fewest number of hops away, so your topology is optimized.
• Your network configuration is constantly shifting as laptops dock and undock, as computers start up or shut down, or as new hardware is added or removed. Clients can dynamically assess your configuration to maintain the most efficient connections as your network changes.