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Chapter 4 Quick Start Configuration
Build an Agent Kit
The Cisco Security Agent • Users must have administrator privileges on their systems to install the Cisco
Security Agent software.
• The Cisco Security Agent installs on supported Windows, Linux, and Solaris
platforms. (Note that on Solaris systems there is no agent user interface. See
Appendix A in the User Guide for information on the Solaris agent utility.)
Once users successfully download and install Cisco Security Agents, they can
optionally perform a reboot for full agent functionality.
When the system restarts, the agent service starts immediately and the flag icon
appears in the system tray (if end user systems are configured to have an agent
UI). At this time, the agent automatically and transparently registers with CSA
MC. Agents are immediately enforcing rules.
To open the agent user interface, end users can double-click on the flag icon in
their system tray. The user interface opens on their desktop.
Figure 4-4 Agent Status
Note For detailed information on installing both the Windows and UNIX agents, refer
to Appendix A in this manual or in the User Guide.