This article describes the differences between the group-based scan and device-based scan in WFBS-SVC.
The supported client matrix for the scans are as follows:
| Device Type | Group-based Scan | Device-based Scan | Stop Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 5.2 and below | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Windows 5.3 and above | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mac versions before 1.7.2801 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Mac 1.7.2801 and above | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Android | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Administrators can now send the scan now or stop scan now command to selected groups.
- Log on to the WFBS-SVC console.
- Go to the Security Agents tab.
- On the left pane, choose the group that you want to scan.
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Hover over the number of agents next to the group name and click on the menu icon (three vertical dots).
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Click Start Normal Scan .
To verify who triggered the scan, check the auditing logs.
Go to Logs > Web Console Events > Group Management.
To enhance usability and user experience, administrators can send the scan now or stop scan command by device instead of the whole group.
- Log on to the WFBS-SVC console.
- Go to the Security Agents tab.
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On the left pane, select the group where the device is located.
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Tick the checkbox next to the endpoint name to select the device.
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Click Scan > Start Normal Scan.
To verify who triggered the scan, check the auditing logs.
Go to Logs > Web Console Events > Endpoint Management.
