Endpoint management

What are endpoints?

Endpoints act as access points to corporate networks, cloud services, and the internet, enabling users to connect to the resources they need. They allow remote work, supporting hybrid work environments through VPNs, secure remote desktop tools, or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

Endpoints include remote computers or devices residing on a network, such as:

• Windows desktops, laptops, and servers
• macOS and iOS devices
• Linux systems
• Android phones and tablets.

How are endpoints useful?

Endpoints are crucial components of modern IT infrastructure and serve as the gateways through which users interact with networks, applications, and data.

Devices like laptops, desktops, smartphones, and tablets allow users to access applications, files, and systems needed for their roles. Endpoints facilitate seamless communication through tools like email, video conferencing, and messaging platforms.

Endpoints collect and display data for you to analyze and make decisions, and you can use endpoints to apply and enforce IT policies to secure sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.

Important information about endpoints

• Endpoints display on the Endpoints page when a user runs pbrun at least once.
• EPM for Linux supports 1,000+ endpoints.

The Endpoints page

1. Administration menu: Access Pathfinder administration pages if you are assigned as an administrator.

2. Header: Select a tenant or Administration from the menu, manage your profile, and change the display theme.

3. Subscription details: License and subscription information, including number of licenses used.

4. Filters: Select a filter to refine your results.

   Filter types

   • Name: Filter on the endpoint name. Click the arrow to enter a search term and click Update. Filters include contains, starts with, and ends with.

   • Address: Click the arrow to enter a search term and click Update. Filters include contains, starts with, and ends with.

   • Exclude Retired: Filter to exclude retired endpoints.

   • Date Range: Enter or select a date range. Filter on last 7 days, last 30 days, last year, or select a custom date range.

5. Endpoints list columns: Select a column name to sort in ascending or descending order.

   Column names

   • Name: The endpoint name.

   • UUID: The unique label on the endpoint.

   • Last Seen: The date and time the endpoint last checked in.

   • Retired on: The date and time the endpoint was retired.

   • Reusable after: The date the license can be used on another endpoint.

6. Endpoints list navigation: Navigate in the Endpoints list.

View EPM for Linux subscription status

1. Sign into app.beyondtrust.io.
   The BeyondTrust Home page displays.
2. Click > Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux > Endpoint Management.
   The Endpoints page displays.
3. View your subscription status in the Subscription information section.

View endpoint license usage

1. Sign into app.beyondtrust.io.
   The BeyondTrust Home page displays.
2. Click > Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux > Endpoint Management.
   The Endpoints page displays.
3. View your endpoint license count in the Subscription information section.

View your endpoint list

1. Sign into app.beyondtrust.io.
   The BeyondTrust Home page displays.
2. Click > Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux > Endpoint Management.
   The Endpoints page displays.
3. View a list of your active endpoints in the Endpoints section.

View an endpoint's details

1. Sign into app.beyondtrust.io.
   The BeyondTrust Home page displays.
2. Click > Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux > Endpoint Management.
   The Endpoints page displays.
3. Locate the endpoint you want to view.
4. Click the endpoint name.
   The Endpoint Details panel opens and displays the details.

Retire an endpoint

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WARNING

Retiring an endpoint is an unrecoverable operation.

1. Sign into app.beyondtrust.io.
   The BeyondTrust Home page displays.
2. Click > Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux > Endpoint Management.
   The Endpoints page displays.
3. In the Endpoints list, locate the endpoint you want to retire.
4. Select the endpoint. You can select more than one.
5. Click Retire Endpoints.
   A confirmation message displays.
6. Click Retire.
   The endpoint retires immediately, and your Endpoint license count updates accordingly.