---
title: "HCL Bigfix"
slug: "hcl-bigfix"
updated: 2025-05-27T17:49:53Z
published: 2025-05-27T17:49:53Z
canonical: "docs.databee.buzz/hcl-bigfix"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.databee.buzz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# HCL Bigfix

HCL BigFix enables centralized endpoint management, automating patching, software deployment, and compliance enforcement.

**Integration Method**: Data Collector (API Ingest)

**Tables**: Device Inventory Info (5001)

This integration supports the following events.

| **Event** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| Computer Details | Returns information about computers. |

This integration supports the following versions.

| HCL BigFix Version | 11.0.1.104 |
| --- | --- |
| HCL BigFix API Version | Web API |

## Prerequisites

- Access to the HCL BigFix console.
- Deploy a data collector on-premises.
- Access to the DataBee console to add the feed.

## Configuration Overview

1. [Configure the Data Collector](/user-manual/docs/hcl-bigfix#data-collector-configuration) on DataBee console.
2. Install the [Install Data Collector](/user-manual/docs/hcl-bigfix#install-data-collector) on the network.
3. Add the [HCL BigFix data feed](/user-manual/docs/hcl-bigfix#databee-configuration) in the DataBee console with the below parameters.

| **DataBee Parameter** | **HCL BigFix Parameter** |
| --- | --- |
| Username | Username |
| Password | Password |
| Base URL | https://<host_ip> (IP of the BigFix Server) |

## Data Collector Configuration

To receive logs from HCL BigFix, a Data Collector must be installed and configured. The data collector will receive logs from BigFix and send them back to DataBee encrypted. For more information refer to the [DataBee website](https://docs.databee.buzz/docs/data-collector#configure-data-collector-in-databee).

1. Login to the DataBee UI, click on **settings** icon at the top right corner of the UI.
  - From the dropdown menu, select **System**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-b2jz3yg0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
2. From the left sidebar, select **Data Collectors**. The page will display all the data collectors configured until now. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-ucdpa8d5.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
3. To create a new data collector, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the **Add Data Collector**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-eagyls24.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
4. Fill in the required fields to add data collector:
  - Collector Name: enter the name of your Data Collector.
  - OS: select Windows option. Click Next to proceed to the next step. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-qz10o8mf.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
5. Copy the following details using Copy to Clipboard for later use, then click on Close.
  - Install Script
  - Tenant ID
  - Receiver URL
  - Collector ID
  - API Key (Click Show API Key to view it) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-xfw7kd3a.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)

## HCL BigFix Configuration

### Create user

1. Log in to the BigFix Server (Console) using Administrator credentials.
2. Switch to **BigFix Management** and select **Operators**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-n0fgl0o3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
3. Select **Tools**, and then select **Create Operator**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-rndvmvcs.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
4. On the “Add User” dialog, enter a ‘Username’ and ‘Password’ for the new user and click on **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-xlrwye98.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
5. On the Console Operator window, select the **Details** tab, and then do the following:
  1. In the “Overview” section, select **Always allow this user to log in**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-ic6x6cqg.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
  2. In the “Permissions” section, set ‘Can Submit Queries’ to **Yes**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-7xazzd3a.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
  3. In the “Interface Login Privileges” section, set ‘Can use REST API’ to **Yes**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-3ikchiye.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
6. Select the **Computer Assignments** tab, and then select **All computers** and click on **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-wz997mt8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
7. Click on **Save Changes** to save the changes. ![Inserting image...](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-fcpqxvqd.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)

### Install Data Collector

1. Open the **PowerShell terminal** as the **Administrator** in windows machine.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Use PowerShell version 7 or above, as lower versions are not compatible.
2. Run the install script command. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-7tzckst4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
3. Enter the collector configuration details that you have copied in the earlier step. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-q7qirrh0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
4. On successful installation, you will see the following message on the terminal: Installation completed successfully. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-5avc6da0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)

## DataBee Configuration

1. Login to the DataBee UI, navigate to **Data** > **Data Feeds** and click the **Add New Data Feed** button. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-k9jol4s9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
2. Search for the **HCL BigFix** and click it as shown below**.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-votpoz70.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
3. Click on the **Data Collector** option for the collection method. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-8xjsujju.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
4. Click on the **API Ingest** option for the polling mechanism.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-3tgnpy8w.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
5. Enter feed contact information, select the collector which we’ve [created previously](/user-manual/docs/hcl-bigfix#data-collector-configuration) and click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-fm8g5c2n.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
6. In the configuration page, confirm the following:
  - Base URL: paste the Base URL which would be the Ip address of the BigFix Server.
  - Request Count: set to **100**.
  - Interval: set to **60** seconds.
  - Event Types: preselected for all the event types that integration pulls.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Limit is set to 100 requests/60s for a high-spec (8GB RAM) setup. Use 40 requests/60s for lower-spec setups.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-pho3m9rz.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
7. In the configure authentication page, confirm the following:
  - Authorization Method: Basic Auth
  - Username: paste the username.
  - Password: paste the password.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-g0hppm4c.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
8. Click **Submit**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-8419ytu1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)

## Troubleshooting Tips

- Ensure that the server is reachable by opening the terminal on the receiver machine and running the ping <server_ip> command. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/bigfix---on-prem-ingestion-image-vknkg2s0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A20%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A20%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ElAW0oWwB5PFaB1YHzc9oRoXGOZjWTn8kATckYVUqUY%3D)
- If you encounter any issues regarding log forwarding, refer to the [DataBee troubleshooting document](https://docs.databee.buzz/docs/troubleshooting) for detailed guidance.