Mac OS – Bigfix Keyfile Creation

To create a Bigfix Keyfile on Mac, you will need to create a properly named, blank txt file in the BES Agent directory.

1. Open Terminal and su as admin

su usgs_laps

2. cd into BES Agent

cd /Library/Application\ Support/Bigfix/BES\ Agent

3. Create a properly named txt file, in accordance with the DOI/USGS BigFix Keyfile guidance: https://doimspp.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/gs-oei-sccm-bigfix-team/EdORXv24mSZMoH3SwyifpzYB5KoOa5cuerpctYXfpfLsgw?e=F4zFSc Open up Terminal and then run: cd “/Library/Application Support/BigFix/BES Agent” then run the command sudo touch USGS.txt USGS_Asset_XXX.txt USGS_System_XXX.txt

Example:

sudo touch [NAME_OF_FILE.txt|