Comparison of Network Agent policy settings by operating systems

Oct 23, 2023

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The table below shows which Network Agent policy settings you can use to configure Network Agent with a specific operating system.

Network Agent policy settings: comparison by operating systems

Policy section

Windows

macOS

Linux

General

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Event configuration

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Settings

Yes.

Yes.

Except the Use uninstallation password check box.

Yes.

Except the Use uninstallation password check box.

Repositories

Yes.

No.

No.

Software updates and vulnerabilities

Yes.

No.

No.

Restart management

Yes.

No.

No.

Windows Desktop Sharing

Yes.

No.

No.

Manage patches and updates

Yes.

No.

No.

ConnectivityNetwork

Yes.

Yes.

Except the Open Network Agent ports in Microsoft Windows Firewall check box.

Yes.

Except the Open Network Agent ports in Microsoft Windows Firewall check box.

ConnectivityConnection profiles

Yes.

No.

No.

ConnectivityConnection schedule

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Network polling by distribution points

Yes.

No.

No.

Network settings for distribution points

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

KSN Proxy (distribution points)

Yes.

No.

Yes.

See also:

Usage of Network Agent for Windows, macOS, and Linux: comparison

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