This section describes the process to change the Tripwire Log Center Manager to which an Agent sends data. The process is different based on whether the Tripwire Log Center Manager uses a pre-shared key or PKI to secure communication with the Agent.
For more information, see:
Changing the TLC Manager for Agents That Use a Pre-Shared Key
Changing the TLC Manager for Agents That Use PKI
To assign a different Tripwire Log Center Manager to an Agent:
| 1. | Complete the following steps on the new Tripwire Log Center Manager: |
| a. | If needed, upgrade to the latest version of Tripwire Log Center Manager. |
| b. | Configure the Bridge, as described in Step 1. Configuring the Bridge on a Tripwire Log Center Manager. |
| 2. | Complete the following steps on the Agent host system: |
| a. | Shut down the Agent service by entering one of the following commands: |
Linux: /sbin/service twagent stop
Windows: net stop TripwireViaAgent
| b. | Delete the following certificates. |
Linux: /var/cache/tripwire/trust/keystore.p12
Windows: %PROGRAMDATA%\Tripwire\agent\data\trust\keystore.p12
| c. | Open the Agent configuration file (twagent.conf) in the appropriate directory. |
Linux: /etc/tripwire/
Windows: %PROGRAMDATA%\Tripwire\agent\config\
| d. | In the configuration file, enter the IP address or host name of the new Tripwire Log Center Manager as the bridge.host option, and edit the other options, as needed (see Table 12). |
| e. | Start the Agent service by entering one of the following commands at a command prompt. |
Linux: /sbin/service twagent start
Windows: net start TripwireViaAgent
To assign a different Tripwire Log Center Manager to an Agent that uses PKI:
| 1. | Complete the following steps on the new Tripwire Log Center Manager: |
| a. | If needed, upgrade to the latest version of Tripwire Log Center Manager. |
| b. | Configure the Bridge, as described in Step 2. Configuring the Bridge on a Tripwire Log Center Manager. |
| 2. | Follow the process in Step 5. Creating Certificates on an Agent to create new certificates and a key store on the Agent system. |
| 3. | Follow the process in Step 6. Configuring the Agent to configure the hostname of the new Tripwire Log Center Manager. |