Implementation and Discovery

When endpoints are discovered, you can see the inventory information for the endpoints in the Syxsense console.

When you discover the devices, it allows you to perform inventory and configuration tasks, vulnerability scanning and fixing, patch management, and software distribution on the devices.

From the technical point of view, discovery is the search of the devices within a given IP range. When discovery is over, and the devices are found, the Syxsense agent is implemented on them, and they appear in the console.

There are several methods you can use to discover devices:

  • create a Discovery task, specifying the IP range
  • download the agent manually from the cloud and install it on necessary devices
  • use group policy (GPO)
  • install Syxsense agent through another system management tool (contact Help Desk for more information)

For more details on how to install an agent on different operating systems and discover the devices, read the corresponding sections below or watch our training video.

Video tutorial: Setting up devicesVideo tutorial: Setting up devices

Watch our training video on  Video

Create a new Syxsense consoleCreate a new Syxsense console

New to the console? We recommend everyone to start with the Initial Creation Wizard. The Syxsense console creation wizard is the tool used to create a new Syxsense console.

How to install Windows AgentHow to install Windows Agent

Learn about the manual MicroAgent installation for devices inside or outside the network with Windows Agent Installation.

How to install Mac AgentHow to install Mac Agent

Learn about the Mac Agent Installation for Mac OS X devices Sierra and above.

How to install Linux Agent How to install Linux Agent

Learn about the Linux Agent Installation for RPM and DEB-based devices in the Linux Agent Installation guide.

How to install vRep and Discover devices in the networkHow to install vRep and Discover devices in the network

With the assistance of a vReps, the Discovery task will find any devices in a specified IP range.

How to discover devices with no Internet accessHow to discover devices with no Internet access

With the help of Relay Functionality even devices with zero connectivity to the Internet can be discovered.

How to add IOS mobile device to a consoleHow to add IOS mobile device to a console

Learn how to Add IOS Device.

How to add Android mobile device to a consoleHow to add Android mobile device to a console

Learn how to add Add Android Device.

How to schedule tasks efficientlyHow to schedule tasks efficiently

Want to run a discovery task perpetually? Assign the task to Maintenance Windows schedule.