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Configure a server task for Trellix IPS in Trellix ePO - On-prem

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As mentioned earlier, a default server task is created as part of the extension file installation. This server task can be scheduled for pulling in data to Trellix ePO - On-prem from Trellix IPS.

The default server task needs to be configured to provide the user (with ePO Dashboard Data Retriever role) with the required credentials, so that data retrieval process takes place to Trellix ePO - On-prem.

To configure the default server task in Trellix ePO - On-prem, do the following:

Task

  1. From Trellix ePO - On-prem home page menu, click .
  2. Select Automation → Server Tasks.
    The default server task is displayed in the main Server Tasks tab.
  3. In the Server Tasks page, select the task and click Actions and select any task to manage the server task.
  4. To configure the Server task, click Edit. The Server Task Builder is displayed.
  5. Edit the name of the server, if required.
  6. Select the Schedule status as Enabled.
  7. Select Next. In the Actions configuration, select NSP: Dashboard Data pull task.
  8. The page refreshes and displays the following fields, related to the Manager.
    • Manager Type (Standalone or MDR)
    • Primary Manager IP
    • Secondary Manager IP
    • Port
    • Username
    • Password
    • Confirm Password

      Note

      When you select Manager Type as Standalone, you need to enter only the Primary Manager IP address, (an asterisk sign is displayed near Primary Manager IP address indicating that this is the required field).

      Note

      When you select Manager Type as MDR, you need to enter both Primary Manager IP address and Secondary Manager IP address. The Secondary Manager IP address corresponds to the IP address of the Secondary Manager in an MDR pair.

      Note

      The user name and password to be entered are the Login ID and Password of the user with ePO Dashboard Data Retriever role, which you have defined in the Manager.

  9. Edit the required fields and select Next.
  10. Edit the task schedule details, if required.
  11. Select Next. The Server task summary is displayed.
  12. Select Save.