7.2 Adding a Guardpot Agent to Guardpot Manager
Prerequisites#
Before proceeding with adding a Guardpot Agent to Guardpot Manager, ensure that the following requirements are met:
Guardpot Manager has been successfully installed and its license has been activated.
Guardpot Agent has been installed on the target system.
7.2.1 Logging In to the Agent
Access the Guardpot Agent system using the following default credentials:
Default Credentials:
Field | Value |
|---|---|
Username |
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Password |
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Upon successful login, you will be greeted by the Guardpot Installer CLI screen, as shown in Figure 7.2.1-1.
Figure 7.2.1-1 – Guardpot Installer CLI Welcome Screen
Press Enter to proceed to the installation menu.
7.2.2 Selecting Installation Type
From the Select Installation Type menu, select option 1 – Standalone Guardpot to deploy a standard agent instance, as shown in Figure 7.2.2-1.
Figure 7.2.2-1 – Installation Type Selection
7.2.3 Network Interface Selection
From the Enter Interface Number prompt, select the appropriate network interface for the agent, as shown in Figure 7.2.3-1. In this scenario, interface 1 is selected.
Figure 7.2.3-1 – Network Interface Selection
7.2.4 Static IP Address Assignment
Assign an available static IP address to the selected interface, as shown in Figure 7.2.4-1. In this scenario, 172.16.61.241 is used as the assigned IP address.
Note: Before proceeding, verify that the selected IP address is not currently in use on the network to avoid conflicts. Perform a ping test or consult your system administrator if necessary.
Figure 7.2.4-1 – Static IP Address Assignment
7.2.5 Subnet, Gateway, and DNS Configuration
Enter the subnet prefix, gateway address, and DNS server address for the assigned interface. Once all values are provided, confirm the Apply This Configuration prompt to apply the network settings, as shown in Figure 7.2.5-1.
Figure 7.2.5-1 – Network Configuration Confirmation
7.2.6 Manager & Hostname Configuration
The installer will present the STEP 3/5 – Manager & Hostname screen, as shown in Figure 7.2.6-1. Provide the following information:
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Manager IP | The IP address of the Guardpot Manager instance (e.g., |
Manager Domain | The DNS record configured for Guardpot Manager (e.g., |
Agent Hostname | The hostname that will be registered on Guardpot Manager for this agent |
Once all fields are filled in, press Enter to continue.
Note: The Manager Domain must match the DNS record previously configured for the Guardpot Manager instance. This is typically
guardpot.localfor local deployments or a custom subdomain for enterprise environments.
Figure 7.2.6-1 – Manager & Hostname Configuration
7.2.7 SSH Password and Service Configuration
The installer will present the SSH Password Configuration screen, as shown in Figure 7.2.7-1. Enter a strong password for the SSH service. Subsequently, you will be prompted with Disable SSH Service? [Yes/No].
Select No to keep the SSH service enabled (used in this scenario).
Select Yes to disable SSH. If disabled, ensure the SSH port is changed from the default port 22 to an alternative port for security compliance.
In this scenario, the SSH service_Configuration_ is kept enabled and port 443220 is assigned.
Figure 7.2.7-1 – SSH Password and Service Configuration
7.2.8 Configuration Summary and Completion
Review the Configuration Summary screen and enter Yes to confirm and finalize the installation, as shown in Figure 7.2.8-1.
Figure 7.2.8-1– Configuration Summary
7.2.9 Verifying the Agent in Guardpot Manager
Once the installation is complete, navigate to the Guardpot Manager web interface. From the left-side navigation menu, click Guardpots to access the agent management view. The newly added Guardpot Agent will appear in the list as shown in Figure 7.2.9-1, confirming that the agent has been successfully registered with Guardpot Manager.
Figure 7.2.9-1 – Guardpot Agent Successfully Added to Guardpot Manager Configuration
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