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Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows 4.7.1 - Administration Guide

TitlePageProxy Copyright Table of Contents About this guide What is Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows? Installing Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows Configuring Client data collection Configuring Instant Elevation Configuring Self-Service Elevation Configuring Temporary Session Elevation Configuring privileged application discovery Deploying rules Removing local admin rights Reporting Client-side UI customization Using Microsoft tools Maintaining a least privileged use environment Database Planning Product Improvement Program About us

Installing the Console

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The Console must be installed on a computer that is joined to the domain and run under a user account that has the rights to change at least one GPO. The Console displays GPOs based on the security context of the user that is logged on.

Using the Console Windows Installer file

The Console must be installed on a computer that is joined to the domain and run under a user account that has the rights to change at least one GPO. The Console displays GPOs based on the security context of the user that is logged on.

To complete the Console installation, follow the Windows Installer through a series of dialogs

  1. Run the Privilege Manager setup file, PAConsole_Pro.msi.

    The installer checks to see if your system is missing any of the required components.

  2. Review the system requirements for Privilege Manager. A window appears, allowing you to install any of the missing components.

  3. Complete one of the following steps:

    • Click Yes to download and install a single missing component. A new notification window will display to install others, if necessary.

    • Click Yes to all to download and install all the missing components with a single click.

    • Click No to manually download the missing components. A dialog will follow, displaying the download links for the missing components. Install the components and resume the installation.

  4. Click the link and download the component.

  5. Close the Console setup notification window with the download link to .Net 4.0 Framework.

  6. Install the component.

  7. The initial dialog is the installation Welcome. Click Next.

  8. The License Agreement dialog displays. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next. For more information on applying a license, see the Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows Administrator Guide.

  9. In the Destination Directory dialog, select a destination folder. The installation path depends on the system architecture and defaults to %PROGRAMFILES%\Quest or %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Quest. Click Browse to select a different installation path, however, accepting the default values is recommended. Click Next.

  10. Click Install on the final installation dialog. Once the installation is complete, click Finish.

Opening the Console

After installation, you can start the Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows Console from the Windows start menu or the default shortcut.

To start the Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows Console on the host, do one of the following:

  • Go to Start > All Programs > One Identity > Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows.

  • Select the Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows shortcut icon on the Start menu.

Applying a license

You can apply a license upon initial start-up or later. Otherwise, if your trial has expired, you’ll only be able to access the Community edition.

NOTE: Supported license files have the .dlv extension.

To apply a license when you start the Console for the first time

  1. A window appears, asking you to apply a license.

    • If you are going to apply a Safeguard Privilege Manager for Windows Professional Edition or Professional Evaluation Edition license, click Yes. Then, browse to the license file and click Open.

    • To access the Privilege Manager Community Edition that does not require a license, click No.

You can also apply a license later.

To apply a license in the Console after initial start-up

  1. Click Help > About in the menu.

  2. Navigate to the License tab.

  3. Click Apply License File.

  4. Browse the license file, and click Open.

  5. If you are upgrading, you may need to follow the additional steps detailed in the Upgrading section.

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