Here are some pointers to get you started with BigFix.
1) Introduction:
Start by first reviewing the following:
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BigFix product page - http://bigfix.com
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IBM BigFix Inventory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7okvYxq-Og
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IBM BigFix Overview and Patch demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utDsiMgiIrM&list=LLPRArhzWdZC5RuazT5gFR3Q
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BigFix Architecture - http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS6MER_9.2.0/com.ibm.tivoli.tem.doc_9.2/Platform/Console/c_a_typical_installation.html
2) Download and Install IBM BigFix
Download IBM BigFix from http://support.bigfix.com/bes/release/9.5/patch4/ and select “Download” next to Installation Generator (or from the trial link as you have done)
See the following guide on how to install and setup BigFix - https://darrylmiles.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/installing-ibm-endpoint-manager-9-0-less-than-15-minutes/ The associated video can assist you with the setup too - https://youtu.be/ySyxIqOywC8
3) Understand IBM BigFix
Review some the various BigFix overview videos. http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21616676#platform. See some of the following:
What are Fixlets
- Subscribing to sites in IBM Endpoint Manager
- IBM Endpoint Manager 9 - Console Usage Quick Start
- IBM Endpoint Manager 9 - Patch for Windows Quick Start
Hope this helps.
Darryl
@iamdarrylmiles