Post-installation tasks
As soon as installation is complete, GFI OneGuard launches the post-installation wizard which enables you to configure basic settings that are required to start using the product.
IMPORTANT
The post install wizard only runs when GFI OneGuard is first installed and cannot be re-launched after the initial run. Some of the settings configured during this wizard cannot be altered after the initial setup, such as the database and company details. Ensure that they are properly configured first-time round.
In the login screen, enter the credentials of an administrator that is a member of the Domain Administrators group. Other domain users can be configured to access the GFI OneGuard web interface at a later stage. For more information refer to Roles and Permissions.
When logged in, go through the following wizard steps:
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Connect to GFI Account |
GFI OneGuard needs a GFI Account to operate. Key in the credentials that you used when signing up and click Next. Click Don't have an account? to sign up for a new account with GFI Software. Click Forgot password? if you have forgotten the password of your existing account. This setting can be modified or entered at a later stage from Settings > License. |
| Company network details |
The name of the company network that will be managed by GFI OneGuard. This will appear on the home page of the GFI OneGuard console. Note that this name cannot be changed after GFI OneGuard is up and running. |
| Select Administrators Group | By default, members of the Active DirectoryA technology that provides a variety of network services, including LDAP-like directory services. Administrators Group can access the PlatformThe main component of GFI OneGuard that connects all the services offered by the product and the database that stores all collected information.. Different levels of permissions can be assigned to different users or groups. For more information refer to Roles and Permissions. |
| Database setup |
Select the database where to store GFI OneGuard data. Note that this setting cannot be changed after GFI OneGuard is up and running. During installation, GFI OneGuard automatically installs a Microsoft SQL LocalDB database that can be used for networks of up to 1,000 devices. To use another existing database, such as a Microsoft SQL Server or a Microsoft Azure SQLMicrosoft AzureSQL is a cloud database service offered by Microsoft. database, click Advanced. For each entry shown, create a database manually on your database server and enter the connection string for each database. The connection string must be in the following form: Server=<ServerAddress>\<InstanceName>; Database=<DatabaseName>; User Id=<Username>; Password=<Password>; Replace the following fields as follows:
For example: Server=mydbserver.example.com\myInstance; Database=NotificationsDB; User Id=sa; Password=password123; |
Click Finish.
Next step: Using the Platform