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cmc client connection connect [maintain]

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Specifies that the appliance should connect to the Central Management System appliance.

Syntax

cmc client connection connect [maintain]

Parameters

maintain

Keeps the appliance connected until it is manually disconnected from the Central Management System appliance or the system is rebooted.

Example

The following example connects a FireEye appliance to the FireEye Central Management System appliance.

hostname (config) # cmc client connection connect

User role

Operator or admin

Command mode

Config

Supported appliances

This command is supported on the following appliances running the specified releases or later:

  • Malware Analysis: Before Release 7.8

  • Email Security — Server: Before Release 7.8

  • File Protect: Before Release 7.8

  • Endpoint Security (HX): Before Release 4.0

  • Network Security: Before Release 7.8

  • Intelligent Virtual Execution - Server: Before Release 7.8