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title: "Balbix Host Analyzer Deployment Guide"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Balbix Host Analyzer Deployment Guide

#### ‌Overview

Balbix can harvest data from several different sources using various methods including sensors, connectors, and collectors that allows Balbix to be deployed in a variety of environments. The Balbix Host Analyzer (HA) is an endpoint software that gathers detailed, real-time information related to installed software, configurations, and logged in users. The Balbix HA also gathers information from logs such as Windows AD, RDP sessions, SSH sessions, and others. Balbix HA software can be installed on desktops, laptops, and servers and accommodates Windows, MacOS, AIX and most Linux distributions.

#### ‌Balbix HA Functionality‌

When you install the Balbix HA software, it immediately establishes a baseline for the asset by gathering data. The HA will continuously observe and gather any further updates in a differential manner.

‌Baseline Analysis and Differential Updates‌

The Balbix HA collects over 350 asset attributes from the system on which it is installed. These attributes can be classified into broad observation categories as shown in the table below.

| Category | Description |
| --- | --- |
| System Info | All information related to the system information including hardware specs and BIOS. |
| System Status | Information such as reboot pending, system uptime, last reboot time. |
| System Image Information | Detailed information such as firmware images, OS info, installed, available, & pending patches list, installation time, update time, update server information, update- server connectivity status. |
| Installed Software/Applications | Major and minor versions, installation & update times, installation location. |
| Installed Security Codes | Major and minor versions of the controls, capabilities, definition status. |
| Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) | Full dependency tree of any given piece of software, license information. |

| Category | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Service Bill of Materials | List of all running processes and associated applications/software (runtime process information). |
| Server Features | List of all features enabled on a given server OS—for example, domain controller, Exchange server capabilities, SCCM and so on. |
| Open Port Information | List of all open ports and the associated services. |
| Network Interface | List of all network interfaces (Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth/VPN), their state (active/inactive), and associated driver information. |
| Discoverability Information | All network discoverable means and identifiers such as DNS, UPnP, NetBIOS, mDNS, and so on. |
| Network Shares | Server Message Block (SMB) shares, Network File System (NFS) shares. |
| Installed Certificates | Information and details of all installed certificates. |

#### ‌

#### Installation‌

Because the Balbix HA is deployed in a device’s OS and does not include any kernel or driver modules, interoperability is seamless, and a system reboot is not required for installation or subsequent updates.

#### ‌Minimum System Requirements‌

The minimum recommended system requirements for the Balbix HA software include:

| CPU | 2.0GHz Dual-Core processor |
| --- | --- |
| RAM | 4GB (8GB recommended) |
| Storage | 800MB |
| Network | Internet connectivity* |

*Unless otherwise defined, the Balbix HAs communicate directly with the Balbix brain. A unique client certificate is issued to each Balbix HA for secure communication.

[Contact Balbix Technical Support](/balbixhelp/docs/support) for additional details.

#### ‌Whitelisting‌

If your company has proxies or other security controls in place, you need to whitelist Balbix URLs and their corresponding IP addresses:

| US Instance | https://rs002tra.balbix.net https://rs003tra.balbix.net 54.187.238.177, 54.203.21.114, 52.11.31.224 |
| --- | --- |
| UK Instance | https://rs002tra.uk.balbix.net https://rs003tra.uk.balbix.net 3.33.255.211, 15.197.214.188 |
| EU Instance (Frankfurt) | https://rs002tra.eu.balbix.net https://rs003tra.eu.balbix.net 75.2.24.170, 99.83.182.249 |
| MB Instance (India) | https://rs002tra.in.balbix.net https://rs003tra.in.balbix.net 13.248.194.78, 76.223.91.208 |

#### ‌Resource Usage‌

Balbix HA software is designed to be extremely lightweight to keep resource usage very low— the data collection points are not inline and only minimal processing is done on the endpoint. The average consumption is as follows:

- CPU: ~0.5%*
- RAM: 200MB*
- Storage: 800MB
- Internet Data Usage: ~4MB per day

*Benchmarked using a dual core Windows 10 Virtual Machine with 4GB RAM.

#### ‌Software Updates‌

HA software leverages the lightweight Google Omaha protocol which enables automatic HA software updates thereby eliminating the need for IT interaction for updates or maintenance.

#### ‌Download and Install‌

Balbix HA software modules are downloadable from the Balbix dashboard.

Follow this procedure:

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#### ‌

#### Windows Installation‌

This section provides a list of supported platforms/versions, installation information, supported endpoint deployment tools, proxy configurations, and FAQs specific to your Balbix HA deployment for Microsoft Windows.

#### ‌Platform(s) & Version(s)

| Windows | Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit Windows 8-1 Windows 10 - All Build versions Windows 11 - All Build versions Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 DC Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022 |
| --- | --- |

#### ‌Before you get started

<editor360-custom-block data-preprocessing="true" data-sanitizationtags="b"><p style="padding-top:11pt;padding-left:19pt;text-indent:0pt;line-height:142%;text-align:left;">Balbix recommends running the <b>bx-troubleshooter-xx.exe </b>utility as an administrator from the Windows command line shell to observe any potential problems or obstacles in your host/network environment. The troubleshooter will perform several communication verification steps and print out any error conditions with corresponding resolution recommendations. We advise you to implement the recommendations before installing the Balbix HA.</p></editor360-custom-block>

NOTE: The bx-troubleshooter-xx.exe utility and README.md file is included in Balbix HA package. The README.md text file includes brief Installation instructions for the troubleshooter utility and Balbix Host Analyzer Installer.

#### ‌How to Install

1. Download the Host Analyzer Windows Installer .zip package to the asset you want Balbix to monitor.
2. Extract the Host Analyzer Windows Installer .zip package to a directory.
3. Change the current directory to the extracted directory using one of the following methods: Method 1 Double click on Balbix Host Analyzer Windows Installer (*.msi) file to start the installation. Method 2 Run the command (shown below) from the admin command line using the extracted .msi installer file name. msiexec /i Balbix-Host-Analyzer Installer_win_<cust_name>_<network_name>_<installer_version>.msi To install in silent or quiet mode, add /quiet to the options of the msiexec command. NOTE: The .msi package can also be used with specific software management and deployment automation tools. Balbix HA software can be deployed at scale for Windows using several methods: KACE SCCM Casper GPO

#### ‌Proxy Configuration for Windows

The Balbix HA requires Microsoft Windows HTTP (WinHTTP) for successful deployment and communication with Balbix Cloud services.

The WinHTTP proxy settings can be specified using following methods:

- Auto-discovery: Uses Transparent Proxy and Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol (WPAD). If a transparent proxy or WPAD is used in your network, there is no special configuration required. The WinHTTP auto-proxy service will automatically obtain the proxy settings using DHCP/DNS servers.
- Static Proxy Configuration: WinHTTP provides a netsh command to configure static proxy settings. You can get a list of netsh contexts by opening either the command prompt or Windows PowerShell, then type netsh /? or netsh help and press Enter.

| Manually Configure WinHTTP using Static Settings The following are sample commands to manually configure WinHTTP using static settings. |
| --- |
| Set the WinHTTP static proxy address: |
| c:\windows\system32\netsh.exe winhttp set proxy proxy-server="x.x.x.x:pppp" |
| where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the proxy server and pppp is the port on which it is running. |
| Reset the WinHTTP proxy: |
| c:\windows\system32\netsh.exe winhttp reset proxy |
| Check the WinHTTP static proxy settings to verify: |
| c:\windows\system32\netsh.exe winhttp show proxy |
| For Windows-7, 64-bit and Windows Server-2008R2, 64-bit platforms, additional configuration is required using 32-bit netsh.exe. See the commands that follow and note the different path to netsh.exe. |
| Set the WinHTTP static proxy address for 32-bit |
| c:\windows\SysWoW64\netsh.exe winhttp set proxy proxy-server="x.x.x.x:pppp" |
| where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the proxy server and pppp is the port on which it is running. |

| Reset the WinHTTP proxy: |
| --- |
| c:\windows\SysWoW64\netsh.exe winhttp reset proxy |
| Check the WinHTTP static proxy settings to verify: |
| c:\windows\SysWoW64\netsh.exe winhttp show proxy |

#### ‌How to Uninstall

To uninstall the Balbix HA, use the command (legacy) that follows:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Balbix\BxA\Application\<installed_version>\Installer\setup.exe" -- uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging

#### ‌FAQs for Windows Deployment

#### How do I know which version of the Balbix HA is installed?

<editor360-custom-block data-preprocessing="true" data-sanitizationtags="b"><p style="padding-left:19pt;text-indent:0pt;line-height:142%;text-align:left;">Check Add/Remove programs to see the version. Click Start &gt; Control Panel &gt; Programs and Features<b>. </b>Locate Balbix BxA to see the version and install date.</p></editor360-custom-block>

#### How much memory does the Balbix HA use?

The HA uses 80 to 130MB of memory for a deployment on Windows.

#### What is the CPU consumption of the Balbix HA for Windows?

After HA installation, ~0.5% is the average consumption.

#### What is the location of the Balbix HA log directory for Windows?

C:\ProgramData\Balbix

#### How many and what services/daemons does the Balbix HA run?

| Service Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| bxna | Host analysis service |
| bxupdate | Software update service 1 |

#### ‌How many, and what processes, does the Balbix HA use when running on Windows?

| Install location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Balbix\BxA\Application\<version>\ |
| --- |
| File Path | Description |
| bx_na.exe | Balbix HA/NA agent |
| bxtray_win.exe | Balbix tray icon |
| bx_ha_chrome_connector.exe | Balbix connector for the Google Chrome browser |

| Install location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Balbix\Download\<app_id>\<version>\ |
| --- |
| File Path | Description |
| setup.exe | Installer executable helper running at HA install/update time |
| BalbixUpdateSetup.exe | Updater package downloaded from Balbix during the installation or update |
| mini_installer.exe | HA package downloaded from Balbix during Installation or update |

| Install location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Balbix\Update\<installer_version>\ |
| --- |
| File Path | Description |
| Balbixupdate.exe | Balbix Update Manager (keeps the Balbix agent current) |
| Balbixcrashhandler.exe | Balbix Crash Handler for 32-bit binaries |
| Balbixcrashhandler64.exe | Balbix Crash Handler for 64-bit binaries |
| BalbixUpdateOnDemand.exe | Balbix On Demand Update Manager |
| BalbixUpdateComRegisterShell64.exe | Balbix COM Register Shell Update Manager |
| BalbixUpdateBroker.exe | Balbix Broker Update Manager |

#### ‌Linux Installation‌

This section provides a list of supported platforms/versions, installation information, supported endpoint deployment tools, and FAQs specific to your Balbix HA deployment for Linux.

#### ‌Platform(s) & Version(s)

| Linux | Amazon Linux 2, 2023 CentOS 6, 7 Debian 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 RHEL 6, 7, 8, 9 Rocky 8, 9 Oracle Enterprise Linux 7 SUSE Linux Enterprise 11, 12, 15 Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.0 Most other distributions can be supported according to deployment requirements |
| --- | --- |

#### ‌How to Install

1. Run the command, as shown below, for the .deb software package file: sudo dpkg -i <name_of_installer>.deb OR sudo apt-get install -f <name_of_installer>.deb
2. Run the command, as shown below, for the .rpm software package file: rpm -ivh <name_of_installer>.rpm

#### ‌Supported Endpoint Deployment Tools

Balbix HA software can be deployed at scale for Linux using the methods as follows:

1. Puppet Chef Ansible

#### ‌How to Uninstall

To uninstall the Balbix HA, use the command for RPM package-based Linux platforms as shown below:

rpm -e bxha

To uninstall the Balbix HA, use the command for Debian package-based Linux platforms as shown below:

sudo dpkg -r bxha

#### ‌FAQs for Linux Deployment

#### How do I know which version of the Balbix HA is installed?

To check which version of the Balbix HA is installed, use the command:

usr/bin/bxha/bxa-linux -v

#### How much memory does the Balbix HA use?

The HA uses 20MB on average and a maximum of 100MB of memory for a deployment on Linux.

#### What is the CPU consumption of the Balbix HA for Linux?

After HA installation, CPU consumption is as follows:

- <0.5% average
- Nice value of 10 (runs with a low priority)
- All systems’ tasks have a higher precedence than the Balbix HA

#### What is the location of the Balbix HA log directory for Linux?

/var/log/bxha/

How many and which services/daemons does the Balbix HA run on Linux?

| Daemon Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| systemd: /usr/lib/systemd/system/bxha.service non-systemd: /etc/init.d/bxha | Host analysis service |
| /etc/cron.hourly/bxa_helper.cron | Balbix update cron job |

#### How many and which processes does the Balbix HA use on Linux?

| Daemon Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| bxa-linux | Host analysis service |
| bxa-helper | Balbix update cron job |

#### ‌MacOS Installation‌

This section provides a list of supported platforms/versions, installation information, supported endpoint deployment tools, and FAQs specific to your Balbix HA deployment for macOS.

#### ‌Platform(s) & Version(s)

| MacOS | MacOS 11 (Big Sur) and newer versions (Intel and Apple silicon) |
| --- | --- |

#### ‌How to Install

1. Download the macOS Installer from the Balbix dashboard.
2. Open the Balbix-Host-Analyzer-Installer_macos.dmg.
3. Open the BxA.pkg and follow the installer steps necessary to install the software. Balbix HA software can be deployed at scale for macOS using the methods that follow: Munki Jasper

#### ‌How to Uninstall

1. Download the macOS installer from the Balbix dashboard.
2. Open the Balbix-Host-Analyzer-Installer_macos.dmg.
3. Open uninstall_BxA.pkg and follow the installer steps necessary to uninstall the software.

#### ‌FAQs for macOS Deployment

#### How do I know which version of the Balbix HA is installed?

To check which version of the Balbix HA is installed, use the command:

/Applications/BxA.app/Contents/MacOS/bxa-mac -v

#### How much memory does the Balbix HA use?

The HA uses 50MB on average and a maximum of 200MB of memory for a deployment on macOS.

#### What is the CPU consumption of the Balbix HA for macOS?

After HA installation, CPU consumption is on average <0.5%.

#### What is the location of the Balbix HA log directory for macOS?

- /Library/Balbix/Logs

#### How many and which services/daemons does the Balbix HA run on macOS?

| Daemon Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.balbix.BxMac.plist | Host analysis daemon |
| /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.balbix.BxHelperU.plist /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.balbix.BxHelperUI.plist /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.balbix.BxHelperUL.plist | Checks for updates |

#### How many and which processes does the Balbix HA use on macOS?

| Daemon Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| bxa-mac | Host analysis service |
| bxa-helper | Balbix update cron job |

#### ‌AIX Installation‌

This section provides a list of supported platforms/versions, installation information, supported endpoint deployment tools, and FAQs specific to your Balbix HA deployment for AIX.

#### ‌Platform(s) & Version(s)

| IBM AIX | 1. (>= 7100-05-09, Technology Level 5, Service Pack 9) (>= 7200-05-03, Technology Level 5, Service Pack 3) (>= 7300-00-01, Technology Level 0, Service Pack 1) Requires RPM is installed with gettext-0.19.7-1.ppc or newer rpm package |
| --- | --- |

#### ‌How to Install

<editor360-custom-block data-preprocessing="true" data-sanitizationtags="b"><ol id="l18"><li data-list-text="1."><p style="padding-left:40pt;text-indent:-20pt;text-align:left;">Run the command, as shown below, by using the <b>Balbix-provided customer configuration .txt file </b></p></li></ol></editor360-custom-block>

BALBIX_CUSTOMER_FILE="/tmp/Balbix/Balbix-Host-Analyzer- Config_aix_<cust_name>_<network_name>.txt"

rpm -ivh /tmp/Balbix/Balbix-Host-Analyzer-Installer_aix.rpm

#### ‌Supported Endpoint Deployment Tools

For endpoint management tools, [contact Balbix Technical Support](/balbixhelp/docs/support).

#### ‌How to Uninstall

1. To uninstall the Balbix HA, use the command for Debian-based Linux platforms as shown below: dpkg -r bxha

1. To uninstall the Balbix HA, use the command for RPM package-based Linux platforms as shown below:

rpm -e bxha

#### ‌FAQs for AIX Deployment

#### How do I know which version of the Balbix HA is installed?

To check which version of the Balbix HA is installed, use the command:

/usr/bin/bxha/bxa -v

#### How many and which services/daemons does the Balbix HA run on AIX?

| Daemon Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| inittab: bxha | Host analysis service |
| crontab: bxa-helper | Balbix update cron job |

#### How many and which processes does the Balbix HA use on AIX?

| Daemon Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| bxa | Host analysis service |
| bxa-helper | Balbix update cron job |

#### ‌General HA FAQs‌

How much network bandwidth does Balbix consume? The Balbix HA uses 200KB of network bandwidth per day. How frequently does the Balbix HA perform a scan?

The Balbix HA performs a thorough scan of the system within an hour after installation. Because the scan is set to run at a lower priority, it should not interrupt or interfere with any critical, or user interaction-based, activities or tasks.

After the initial scan, the Balbix HA only performs a differential scan when it observes a change in the software on the system, such as installation of new software applications, updates, or patches. Additionally, the Balbix HA is constantly monitoring or observing the system; it does not perform timed or manually enabled scans. Therefore, the Balbix HA is more like an

“observational” agent, instead of an agent that actively performs timed or manually enabled scans.

When is it necessary to reboot the system on which the Balbix HA is installed?

All updates of the Balbix HA are silent, seamless and do not require any reboot or downtime. In a rare circumstance when the Balbix HA restarts, no reboot will be necessary.

Does the Balbix HA perform any packet modification or hook into other application layer protocols?

No, the Balbix HA does not perform packet modification for other application layer protocols and does not hook into OS kernels. The software architecture is dependent only on the APIs that are available.

#### ‌Troubleshooting‌

Rarely, the Balbix HA may experience connectivity or installation issues. If you experience either of these, there are a few simple things you can check prior to contacting [Balbix Technical Support.](/balbixhelp/docs/support)

‌Identify the Issue(s)‌

The first step in troubleshooting your installation issues is to consider answers to the questions that follow:

- How many asset(s) are experiencing issues?
- Was the HA installation completed on the asset(s) experiencing issues?
- Is there a Balbix icon in the system tray?
- Is the Balbix folder at C:\ProgramData\Balbix present?
- Are the asset(s) able to reach https://rs003tra.balbix.net (US Customers) or https://rs003tra.eu.balbix.net (EU Customers)?
- Are the asset(s) leveraging a proxy for internet connectivity?
- Are there any antivirus or other security products, such as Digital Guardian, potentially blocking the installation or connection?

#### ‌Analyze the Balbix HA Logs‌

In most cases, an efficient way to troubleshoot issues is to analyze the Balbix HA log data. You can find the log files in the directories that follow:

| Windows | C:\ProgramData\Balbix |
| --- | --- |
| Linux | /var/log/bxha/ |
| MacOS | /Library/Balbix/Logs |

‌Run the Balbix Troubleshooter (Windows Only)‌

To observe any potential problems or obstacles in the customer host/network environment, we recommend running bx-troubleshooter-xx.exe utility for Windows platforms (included in the Balbix HA Windows zip package). Run the bx-troubleshooter-xx.exe utility as an administrator from the Windows command line shell. The troubleshooter will perform a host environment check, communication verification, and will print out any error conditions and corresponding resolution recommendations. Implement the recommended issue resolutions before installing the Balbix HA.

#### ‌Connectivity Issues‌

<editor360-custom-block data-preprocessing="true" data-sanitizationtags="b"><p style="padding-top:12pt;padding-left:19pt;text-indent:0pt;line-height:142%;text-align:left;">To troubleshoot connectivity issues, look for the root cause of an installation failure in the beginning portion of an installation log. If you have attempted an HA installation, the <b>BalbixUpdate.log </b>file can be found in the <b>..\Log </b>directory—for example, if the HA is installed on a Windows device, the directory would be in C:\Program Data\Balbix\Update\Log. However, if the log size reaches 3MB, a log rotation occurs and creates a <b>BalbixUpdate.log.bak </b>file.</p></editor360-custom-block>

Troubleshoot any issues using the *.bak file first if it is present on your system.

The first step in troubleshooting is to look for the first Send and Send response or Send FAILED!! messages. If an error message has been received, start there to troubleshoot any issues.

‌

**‌****Case Example Analysis**

A few issues are apparent in the case example:

| - An error is generated because the status code is 0. Instead, the status code should be 200 indicating a successful HTTP transaction. |
| --- |
| - The error code “result” value is 0x80072ee7. Run certutil -error <error code> to get the error description.* |
| * If the installer is *older than version 41*[, use](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/certutil) certutil.exe to get the error code definition. If the installer version is 41 or newer, descriptive error messages are captured on separate lines with SEND FAILED!! appearing at the start of the line instead of error codes. |

#### Common Descriptive Error Messages (in Send FAILED!! lines)

Some common descriptive error messages and recommended ways to resolve them are as follows:

Error: ERROR_WINHTTP_NAME_NOT RESOLVED indicates that the HA was unable to connect to the Balbix brain, or the DNS name of the Balbix server could not be resolved.

Resolution: Check to make sure the asset can reach both https://rs003tra.balbix.net and https://rs002tra.balbix.net. From a command prompt or terminal, enter the command:

| host> nslookup rs003tra.balbix.net | and | host> nslookup rs002tra.balbix.net |
| --- | --- | --- |

If the asset can’t resolve this domain, check your network settings to confirm this is permitted.

Error: ERROR_WINHTTP_CLINET_AUTH_CERT_NEEDED indicates the installer certificate is not valid. This is likely due to an old installer.

Resolution: Go to the Balbix dashboard, fetch the latest installer, and try installing again.

Error: ERROR_WINHTTP_SECURE_FAILURE indicates the asset does not have DigiCert Root CA installed or it cannot be reached.

Resolution: If this error appears, please contact [Balbix Technical Suppor](/balbixhelp/docs/support)t for further assistance.

#### ‌Partial Installation‌

If the installation completes but the HA software is left in a partial state, the installation process may have been halted or corrupted by antivirus or other behavior-centric security solutions in your environment.

Indicators of a partial installation vary, but they can include:

- Tray icon is present but install file is missing (typically quarantined)
- Missing or stopped processes (see HA processes)
- Alerts generated from other security solutions from Balbix files (typically will begin with “bx” or “bxha”). If you receive an alert, please ensure the following Balbix executables are whitelisted:

| bx_na.exe | BalbixUpdateBroker.exe |
| --- | --- |
| bxtray_win.exe | Balbixcrashhandler.exe |
| bxtray_win.exe | Balbixcrashhandler64.exe |
| bx_ha_chrome_connector.exe | BalbixUpdateWebPlugin.exe |
| setup.exe | BalbixUpdateOnDemand.exe |
| mini_installer.exe | BalbixUpdateComRegisterShell64.exe |
| Balbixupdate.exe |  |

NOTE: Often there are multiple installation attempts in a single log. If this is the case, search for the DllEntry line, as this indicates the start of a fresh installation.

If you are still experiencing installation issues after initial troubleshooting, or would like assistance with your troubleshooting, contact [Balbix Technical Support](/balbixhelp/docs/support).

#### ‌Balbix Technical Support‌

Balbix technical support options are available as follows:
- Contact your local account team
- [Use the following form](/balbixhelp/docs/support)
- [Send an email to](mailto:support@balbix.com) [support@balbix.com](mailto:support@balbix.com)
- Call Balbix toll-free (US) at +1-866-936-3180 during regular U.S. business hours

#### ‌Appendix A‌

#### ‌Balbix HA Deployment using SCCM‌

#### ‌Installation‌

The Balbix Host Analyzer (HA) can be deployed to a large group of assets or enterprise wide using endpoint management software such as Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), now known as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM).

Follow the steps below to install the Balbix Windows HA using SCCM:

1. Download the Host Analyzer Windows Installer .zip package from the Balbix dashboard.
2. Extract the Host Analyzer Windows Installer .zip package to a directory.
3. Open the **Create Application Wizard** in SCCM.
4. Click **General** and choose .msi as the **Type** specifying the location of the extracted Balbix HA .msi file.
5. Click **Next**.
6. In the Installation Program dialog box, enter the following command by using the extracted .msi file name: msiexec /i Balbix-Host-Analyzer-Installer_win_*.msi /q
7. In Install Behavior, specify **Install for System**.
8. Complete deployment.

> #### See Also:
> 
> [Subnet Management](/balbixhelp/docs/subnet-management)