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The stored scan node data can provide useful information for troubleshooting and maintenance purposes. Linux scan nodes use the following paths to store their operation data: /opt/f-secure/radar-scannodeagent/Scans/<scan_type>/<scan_id> contains files related to currently running scans /opt/f-secure/radar-scannodeagent/Engines/ contains the scan engine binaries /opt/f-secure/radar-scannodeagent/Updates/ contains temporary update files for scan engines /opt/f-secure/radar-scannodeagent/logs/ contains the scan node’s log files /opt/f-secure/radar-scannodeagent/scannode.db is used for storing […]

After you have installed the Linux scan node, follow the steps listed here to make sure that it is installed and running successfully. In the Elements Vulnerability Management portal, go to Scan nodes and check that your new scan node is synchronized and has received engine updates. On the scan node, check the logs under the /opt/f-secure/radar-scannodeagent/logs/ directory. Check […]

Follow these steps to install a scan node on your Linux system. Note: The dotnet-runtime-deps-2.2 package for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS requires liblttng-ust0, which is only available in the universe ATP repository. To install this repository, run the following commands: sudo add-apt-repository universe sudo apt-get update Download the scan node installation package Using an installation package with automatically applied license information: In […]

To uninstall an Elements Vulnerability Management scan node: Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Check the list of programs. If you see F-Secure Radar Scan Node Agent: Double-click F-Secure Radar Scan Node Agent. Type y and press Enter to confirm that you want to remove Scan Node Agent. Scan Node Agent is successfully uninstalled. If you cannot find F-Secure Radar Scan […]

In some cases, you may need to install the scan nodes in an offline environment, for example when a scan node is deployed in a highly secured environment with no connection to the Internet. The inconvenience of such environments is that they break important scan node features, such as automatic activation, automatic product updates, and […]

Scan nodes can be configured via the control center application. Find the scan node installation directory (e.g. [drive]:\Program Files (x86)\F-Secure\RadarScanAgent\). Start the control center application FSRadarAgent.Tray.exe. Go to the Settings tab to find all the configuration options. The most important configuration options are: ID Name Value (recommended) Description 4 SCANNODE.​ModuleLoopInterval 14400000 How often the scan node should check for […]

Verify that the Windows Service F-Secure Radar Agent is installed and running. You can use the Task Manager or Windows Services to verify if the service is running. Open Radar Scan Node – Control Center and verify that the Scan Node Agent is active. The Scan Node Agent should be activated within a few minutes after it is first […]

Note: For information on how to get the license file that is required during installation, see Adding new scan nodes. Download the scan node installation package and the scan node license file: In the Elements Security Center, go to the Scan nodes page and select New scan node. Select Request a new scan node. Enter a name and description for the […]

Follow these steps to ensure that your on-site installation of Elements Vulnerability Management is working correctly. Make sure that you can log in to the Elements Security Center through a browser. Test the SMTP settings: Open the Users tab. When creating the user, enable the Send invitation e-mail option. This should trigger an email that is sent to the […]

Follow these steps to install or upgrade an on-site version of the Elements Security Center. Note: If you are upgrading an existing installation, make sure that you back up the SQL database before you begin. Note: The installation wizard checks that all prerequisites are installed and installs any missing software if necessary. Get your Elements Security Center […]