User`s guide

Collecting data from machines adds the collected machine information to the VCM database and makes
the machine data available for reporting, running compliance, and other management options. The
collection process for Mac OS X collection is similar to other collections, including Windows, except that
you select Mac OS X data types during the collection instead of Windows data types.
Prerequisites
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License the target machines. See "License Mac OS X Machines" on page 124.
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Install the Agent on the target machines. See "Install the Agent on Mac OS X Machines" on page 124.
Procedure
1. On the toolbar, click Collect.
2. On the Collection Type page, select Machine Data and click OK.
3. On the Machines page, select the machines from which you are collecting data and click Next.
4. On the Data Types page, configure the collection and click Next.
a. Select the Select All check box.
b. Select Use default filters.
5. On the Important page, verify that there are no conflicts with previously scheduled or running jobs,
and click Finish.
The amount of time the first collection requires is determined by the number of machines and network
connectivity.
6. Click Administration and select Job Manager > History > Instant Collections > Past 24 Hours to
determine if the collection finished.
What to do next
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Review your collected data. See "Mac OS X Collection Results" on page 131.
Collected Mac OS X Data Types
The collected Mac OS X data types you can collect include related UNIX/Linux and specific Mac OS X data
types.
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Custom Information - subset of CITs
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Environment Settings - Properties
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File System - File Structure
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IP Information - General
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IP Information - Routing
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IP Information - Interfaces (IF)
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IP Information - Open Ports
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Machines - General
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Machines - Power Management
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Processes - launchctl
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