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  3. Section X. Storage (Capacity)
  4. Configuration of Host inventory
  5. Configure and edit host probes
  6. Both Windows and Linux servers

Both Windows and Linux servers

If running collection via the checkinstall utility, verify the following:

  • An advanced parameter must be created: FA_HOST_VALIDATE set to Y. To access Advanced Parameters in the Portal, select Admin > Advanced > Parameters.

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