In this article:

• Objective

• Prerequisites

• Steps to follow

• Validation and confirmation

• Tips

• Related topics and articles

Objective

ADAudit Plus requires an agent installed on target machines to collect logs and monitor activity efficiently. This guide can be useful if the manual installation is not an option or if you would like to install agents in bulk across your environment.

Prerequisites  

Before proceeding with the agent installation, ensure the following:

• The target machine should be reachable from the ADAudit Plus server.

• Required network ports are open:

• Port 135 (RPC)

• Dynamic RPC port range (49152-65535)

• The Windows Firewall allows remote administration and agent communication.

• The service account used has administrative privileges on the target machine.

• The installer file is available and accessible from the ADAudit Plus server.

Steps to follow

Step 1: Install the Agent for Windows File Servers

1. Go to the File Audit tab in the ADAudit Plus Web Console

2. Click on Configured Server(s)

3. Choose Windows File Server

4. Check the box next to the file server(s) where you want to install the agent.

5. Click on the three-dot menu (⋮) and select Install Agent.

Step 2: Install the Agent for Windows Member Servers  

1. Go to the Server Audit Tab in the ADAudit Plus Web Console

2. Click on Configured Server(s)

3. Choose Member Servers

4. Check the box next to the Member server(s) where you want to install the agent.

5. Click on the three-dot menu (⋮) and select Install Agent.

Step 3: Install the Agent for Windows Workstations

1. Go to the Server Audit Tab in the ADAudit Plus Web Console

2. Click on Configured Server(s)

3. Choose Workstations

4. Check the box next to the Workstations(s) where you want to install the agent.

5. Click on the three-dot menu (⋮) and select Install Agent.

Step 4: Install the Agent for Domain Controllers

1. Navigate to Domain Settings located at the top right of the ADAudit Plus console.

2. Select the checkbox next to the Domain Controller(s) where you want to install the agent.

3. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) and choose Install Agent from the options.

Step 5: Validate Agent Connection  

1. Login to ADAudit Plus Web Console.

2. Navigate to Configuration > Configured Server(s) > Agent Management > Manage.

3. Check if the newly installed agent appears in the list and its status is Active.

Uninstall Agents

You can uninstall agents in ADAudit Plus using either of two methods: through the Agent Management section or directly from the corresponding Server tab.

Method 1: Using Agent Management  

1. Go to Configuration > Configured Server(s) > Agent Management > Manage

2. Select the checkbox next to the server(s) from which you want to uninstall the agent

3. Click on Uninstall Agent

Method 2: Uninstall agent for a Windows File Server

1. Navigate to the File Audit tab

2. Click on Configured Server(s)

3. Select the Windows File Server tab

4. Check the box next to the target file server(s)

5. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) and select Uninstall Agent

Validation and Conformation

• Navigate to Configuration > Configured server(s) > Agent Management to verify that the newly added agent is listed and displays a status as successfully installed.

• Ensure that audit data from the agent machine is being received. You can check this by running reports for that specific system.

• Make sure the required communication ports (typically 8081 or configured custom port) between the agent and ADAudit Plus server are open.

Tips

• If installation fails or the agent doesn't connect, try removing and reinstalling it from the UI. Sometimes, cleaning up old agent files on the client machine before reinstall helps.

• Ensure that you are logged into the target computer with administrator privileges during installation, especially if doing a remote push from the UI.

• Set up alerts to notify you if any agent disconnects or stops reporting, ensuring prompt action. Go to Admin > configuration > Agent Settings > Communication Settings.

Related Topics  

• Troubleshooting ADAudit Plus Agent Installation Issues

• Event Collection Troubleshooting - General Errors