csa server agent

[followurself]

i have a csa server with Cisco Security Agent starter bundle (Includes 1 server agent and 10 desktop agent). i have used 7 desktop agents on windows xp. i want to install the agent on a windows 2003 server? can i use the desktop agent to install on the server. my reseller is saying its possible but i need to buy CSA-SRVR-K9 Cisco Security Server Agent , and install it on the csa server. they say this will make me to manage the server. all i have to do then is install one of the remaining desktop agent on the windows 2003 server. i didnt get tht

[tsteger1]

You can install the Windows Desktop agent kit on a Windows Server but if there isn't a server license available, it will fail to register with MC and you won't be able to manage it. That's when you'd need to purchase an additional license.

The only difference between CSA Windows Server and Desktop agent kits is what groups they join when they register with the Management Center.

The licenses included and the ability to track them changed with different versions of CSA starter packs.

Which version do you have?

Tom

[TradeSecrets]

Hi Follow,

Desktop Agent and Server License's are different.

You can however get a 30 day license for a server or a Desktop and to try the agent out.

[followurself]

Thanks both,

so can i purchase one server license and install windows desktop agent on windows 2000 server? i m using version 5

Cheers

[tsteger1]

Yes, you need to purchase one server license and install it on the CSAMC for each server that will register and be managed by that CSAMC.

The Testmode Server agent kit should work fine for the actual install.

Tom