AD Agent: Teams

A team is comprised of primary and satellite hosts.

How a team operates:

• The primary AD Agent host runs the show, and satellite hosts are “dumb scanners”.
• Configuration is centralized at the primary AD Agent and distributed to the satellites automatically.
• Satellites send session events (logon/logoff) to the primary AD Agent to maintain the central session table.
• Windows named pipes provide the backbone. The primary AD Agent must be allowed to talk to satellites and vice-versa (no security boundaries or solid firewalls).

How to configure a team:

1. Install AD Agent software on all designated satellite servers, and open the Configuration window.
2. In the Agent hosts page on each satellite, specify the satellite role and identify the primary server during setup.

   NOTE: Add satellites to the team on the primary AD Agent.
   
   Optional: On the primary AD Agent, configure network segments for each satellite. (Any satellites not specifically configured will be automatically assigned by the primary).

3. In the Service page on the primary AD Agent, start or restart the primary service.
4. Refresh work assignments.
5. Let the system run for 30 minutes or more.
6. Check statistics for each satellite; look for imbalances and/or unusual indicators in the Status Detail window.
   
   NOTE: Each team member reports performance statistics at 10 minute intervals to the primary AD Agent. The goal is a well-balanced team, each with stable and acceptable workloads.

Related Topics:

• AD Agent Installation
• Team Statistics

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