These components make up ePolicy Orchestrator software.

McAfee ePO server : The Center of your managed environment. The server DELIVERS security policies and tasks, controls updates, and processes events for all managed systems.

Database : The central storage component for all data created and used by ePolicy Orchestrator. You can choose whether to house the database on your McAfee ePO server or on a separate system, depending on the specific needs of your organization.

McAfee Agent : A vehicle of information and enforcement between the McAfee ePO server and each managed system. The agent retrieves updates, ensures task implementation, enforces policies, and forwards events for each managed system. It uses a separate secure data channel to transfer data to the server. A McAfee Agent can ALSO be configured as a SuperAgent.

Master repository : The central location for all McAfee updates and SIGNATURES, residing on the McAfee ePO server. The master repository retrieves user-specified updates and signatures from McAfee or from user-defined source sites.

Distributed repositories : Local access points strategically placed throughout your environment for agents to receive signatures, product updates, and product installations with minimal bandwidth impact. Depending on how your network is configured, you can set up SuperAgent, HTTP, FTP, or UNC share distributed repositories.

Remote Agent Handlers : A server that you can install in various network locations to help MANAGE agent communication, load balancing, and product updates. Remote Agent Handlers are comprised of an Apache server and an event parser. They can help you manage the needs of large or complex network infrastructures by allowing you more control over agent-server communication.

Registered servers : Used to register other servers with your McAfee ePO server. Registered server types INCLUDE:

LDAP server : Used for Policy Assignment Rules and to enable automatic user account creation.

SNMP server : Used to receive an SNMP trap. Add the SNMP server’s information so that ePolicy Orchestrator knows where to send the trap.

Database server : Used to extend the advanced reporting tools provided with ePolicy Orchestrator software.

These components make up ePolicy Orchestrator software.

McAfee ePO server : The Center of your managed environment. The server delivers security policies and tasks, controls updates, and processes events for all managed systems.

Database : The central storage component for all data created and used by ePolicy Orchestrator. You can choose whether to house the database on your McAfee ePO server or on a separate system, depending on the specific needs of your organization.

McAfee Agent : A vehicle of information and enforcement between the McAfee ePO server and each managed system. The agent retrieves updates, ensures task implementation, enforces policies, and forwards events for each managed system. It uses a separate secure data channel to transfer data to the server. A McAfee Agent can also be configured as a SuperAgent.

Master repository : The central location for all McAfee updates and signatures, residing on the McAfee ePO server. The master repository retrieves user-specified updates and signatures from McAfee or from user-defined source sites.

Distributed repositories : Local access points strategically placed throughout your environment for agents to receive signatures, product updates, and product installations with minimal bandwidth impact. Depending on how your network is configured, you can set up SuperAgent, HTTP, FTP, or UNC share distributed repositories.

Remote Agent Handlers : A server that you can install in various network locations to help manage agent communication, load balancing, and product updates. Remote Agent Handlers are comprised of an Apache server and an event parser. They can help you manage the needs of large or complex network infrastructures by allowing you more control over agent-server communication.

Registered servers : Used to register other servers with your McAfee ePO server. Registered server types include:

LDAP server : Used for Policy Assignment Rules and to enable automatic user account creation.

SNMP server : Used to receive an SNMP trap. Add the SNMP server’s information so that ePolicy Orchestrator knows where to send the trap.

Database server : Used to extend the advanced reporting tools provided with ePolicy Orchestrator software.