1.2 GFI LANguard components GFI LANguard is built on an architecture that allows for high reliability and scalability, which caters for both medium to larger sized networks. GFI LANguard consists of the following components: GFI LANguard management console The management console is the GUI through which all GFI LANguard administration and functionality is accessed including: • Triggering of network security scans, patch deployment and vulnerability remediation sessions. • Viewing of saved and real time security scan results. • Configuration of scan options, scan profiles and report filters. • Use of specialized network security administration tools. GFI LANguard attendant service GFI LANguard attendant, is the background service that manages all scheduled operations including scheduled network security scans, patch deployment and remediation operations. GFI LANguard patch agent service GFI LANguard patch agent is the background service that handles the deployment of patches, service packs and software updates on target computers. GFI LANguard Script Debugger The GFI LANguard Script Debugger is the module that allows you to write and debug custom scripts using a VBScript-compatible language. Screenshot 1 - GFI LANguard script debugger Use this module to create scripts for custom vulnerability checks through which you can custom-scan network targets for specific vulnerabilities. GFI LANguard script debugger is accessible from Start ► Programs ► GFI LANguard 9.0 ► GFI LANguard Script Debugger.
