3.2	Using the Quick Start Dialog

Screenshot 4 - GFI EndPointSecurity Quick Start Dialog

The first time that the management console is launched, the ‘Quick Start Dialog’ will open up by default. This dialog will assist you in the configuration of core operational parameters which GFI EndPointSecurity requires at first startup.

Parameters to be configured at startup are:

 

	Local/domain users groups: Creates domain users groups for device categories and connectivity ports, for easier management.
	Database backend: Required parameters include SQL Server name/IP and details of the database backend to use for event archiving.
	Alerting options: Required parameters include SMTP server details and SMS gateway/service provider for email/sms alerts.
	GFI EndPointSecurity administrator account details: Required parameters include the email address, mobile-phone number and the name/IP of computers where alerts will be sent.
	Protection Policies: Required parameters include computers to add to the policy, and log-on credentials.

 

The Quick Start Dialog includes links which will take you directly to the configuration dialogs from where you can directly configure these core operational parameters.