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'''HCL BigFix''' is an [[Endpoint security|endpoint management]] [[Computing platform|platform]] that automates the discovery, management, and [[remediation]] of all [[Endpoint computing|endpoints]], including [[Virtual network|virtual]], [[Cloud computing|cloud]], and [[On-premises software|on-premise]] endpoints. HCL BigFix automates the [[management]], [[Patch (computing)|patching]], and [[inventory]] of nearly 100 [[operating system|operating systems]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=May 18, 2024 |title=BigFix Supported Application and Operating Systems |url=https://www.hcl-software.com/wps/portal/products/bigfix/supported-software/!ut/p/z1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zizQJ9XD28DIwMLJ0MDA0Cw3x8nT0dLY38XU31w8EK_AO8nQ0MnQ0C3ANNnQwCHQMMTNyMfYxNzMz1o0jSb-EY5ALU7-luGezrbmTgbUKZfhNT4vQb4ACOBsTpx6MgCr_x4fpRYCX4QhBVAZYgwqsAFAaEXFGQGwoEEQaZnumKAOzijmE!/ |url-status=live |access-date=May 18, 2024 |website=HCLSoftware}}</ref>
'''HCL BigFix''' is an [[Endpoint security|endpoint management]] [[Computing platform|platform]] that automates the discovery, management, and remediation of all [[Endpoint computing|endpoints]], including [[Virtual network|virtual]], [[Cloud computing|cloud]], and [[On-premises software|on-premise]] endpoints. HCL BigFix automates the [[management]], [[Patch (computing)|patching]], and [[inventory]] of nearly 100 [[operating system]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=May 18, 2024 |title=BigFix Supported Application and Operating Systems |url=https://www.hcl-software.com/wps/portal/products/bigfix/supported-software/!ut/p/z1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zizQJ9XD28DIwMLJ0MDA0Cw3x8nT0dLY38XU31w8EK_AO8nQ0MnQ0C3ANNnQwCHQMMTNyMfYxNzMz1o0jSb-EY5ALU7-luGezrbmTgbUKZfhNT4vQb4ACOBsTpx6MgCr_x4fpRYCX4QhBVAZYgwqsAFAaEXFGQGwoEEQaZnumKAOzijmE!/ |access-date=May 18, 2024 |website=HCLSoftware}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In 2010, [[IBM]] acquired [https://www.hcl-software.com/bigfix BigFix, Inc.], a [[Software Developer|software developer]] out of [[Emeryville, California]], and its endpoint security platform, which is also called BigFix.<ref>{{Cite web |last=IBM |title=IBM Closes Acquisition of BigFix |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-closes-acquisition-of-bigfix-98829784.html |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref> Under IBM, BigFix went through a series of re-brandings, including a 2013 release as IBM Endpoint Manager (IEM). Then, in 2018, India-based [[software company]] [[HCLTech|HCL]] acquired BigFix in a $1.8 billion purchase of select IBM [[software]] products.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IBM to Divest Select Software Products to HCL |url=https://www.ibm.com/investor/articles/ibm-to-divest-select-software-products-to-hcl |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=www.ibm.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=HCL Group |url=https://hcl.com/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=hcl.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=HCL IBM acquisition |url=https://www.hcltech.com/software/acquisition-updates |access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref>
In 2010, [[IBM]] acquired BigFix, Inc.,<ref>[https://www.hcl-software.com/bigfix BigFix, Inc.]</ref> a [[Software Developer|software developer]] out of [[Emeryville, California]], and its endpoint security platform, which is also called BigFix.<ref>{{Cite web |last=IBM |title=IBM Closes Acquisition of BigFix |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-closes-acquisition-of-bigfix-98829784.html |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref> Under IBM, BigFix went through a series of re-brandings, including a 2013 release as IBM Endpoint Manager (IEM). Then, in 2018, India-based [[software company]] [[HCLTech|HCL]] acquired BigFix in a $1.8 billion purchase of select IBM [[software]] products.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IBM to Divest Select Software Products to HCL |url=https://www.ibm.com/investor/articles/ibm-to-divest-select-software-products-to-hcl |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=www.ibm.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=HCL Group |url=https://hcl.com/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=hcl.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=HCL IBM acquisition |url=https://www.hcltech.com/software/acquisition-updates |access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref>


== Relevance language ==
== Relevance language ==
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==Platform components==
==Platform components==
The core HCL BigFix platform can be extended using additional components:
The core HCL BigFix platform can be extended using additional components:
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* HCL BigFix for lifecycle management includes [[Patch (computing)|patch management]], [[Remote administration|remote control]], [[software distribution]], and OS deployment. Patch management includes patches for [[Microsoft Windows|Microsoft]], [[Unix|UNIX]], [[Linux]], and [[MacOS|Macintosh]] operating systems.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=IBM Endpoint Manager for Patch Management|url=http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/enwiki/api/content/nl/en-us/SS63NW_9.0.0/com.ibm.tem.doc_9.0/IEM_V9.0_Patch_QSG.pdf|access-date=18 June 2015}}</ref> Remote control allows for remote monitoring and control of network [[Personal computer|PC]]s and [[Client–server model|servers]]. Software distribution provides a [[Library (computing)|package library]] and automation toolkit for endpoint administrators. OS deployment provides for imaging and provisioning of operating systems as well as [[System migration|OS migration]] capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|title=IBM Endpoint Manager for Lifecycle Management|url=http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/enwiki/api/content/nl/en-us/SS63NW_9.0.0/com.ibm.tem.doc_9.0/IEM_V9.0_Lifecycle_QSG.pdf|access-date=18 June 2015}}</ref>

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* HCL BigFix for lifecycle management includes [[Patch (computing)|patch management]], [[Remote administration|remote control]], [[software distribution]], and OS deployment. Patch management includes patches for [[Microsoft Windows|Microsoft]], [[Unix|UNIX]], [[Linux]], and [[MacOS|Macintosh]] operating systems.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=IBM Endpoint Manager for Patch Management|url=http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/enwiki/api/content/nl/en-us/SS63NW_9.0.0/com.ibm.tem.doc_9.0/IEM_V9.0_Patch_QSG.pdf|access-date=18 June 2015}}</ref> Remote control allows for remote monitoring and control of network [[Personal computer|PC]]<nowiki/>s and [[Client–server model|servers]]. Software distribution provides a [[Library (computing)|package library]] and automation toolkit for endpoint administrators. OS deployment provides for imaging and provisioning of operating systems as well as [[System migration|OS migration]] capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|title=IBM Endpoint Manager for Lifecycle Management|url=http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/enwiki/api/content/nl/en-us/SS63NW_9.0.0/com.ibm.tem.doc_9.0/IEM_V9.0_Lifecycle_QSG.pdf|access-date=18 June 2015}}</ref>
* HCL BigFix for patch management includes vendor patches for Microsoft, UNIX, Linux, and [[Mac operating systems|Macintosh]] operating systems as well as patches for [[Third-party software component|third-party applications]] by [[Adobe Inc.|Adobe]], [[Google]], and Microsoft.<ref name="auto" />
* HCL BigFix for patch management includes vendor patches for Microsoft, UNIX, Linux, and [[Mac operating systems|Macintosh]] operating systems as well as patches for [[Third-party software component|third-party applications]] by [[Adobe Inc.|Adobe]], [[Google]], and Microsoft.<ref name="auto" />
* HCL BigFix for security and compliance provides common [[Security Technical Implementation Guide|STIG]], [[CIS]], and third-party security baselines, network self-quarantine, and removable device control.<ref>{{cite web|title=IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance|website=[[IBM]] |url=https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS2TKN_9.0.0/com.ibm.tivoli.tem.doc_9.0/SCA_Setup_Guide_PDF.pdf|access-date=12 June 2020}}</ref>
* HCL BigFix for security and compliance provides common [[Security Technical Implementation Guide|STIG]], [[CIS]],{{Disambiguation needed|date=May 2024}} and third-party security baselines, network self-quarantine, and removable device control.<ref>{{cite web|title=IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance|website=[[IBM]] |url=https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS2TKN_9.0.0/com.ibm.tivoli.tem.doc_9.0/SCA_Setup_Guide_PDF.pdf|access-date=12 June 2020}}</ref>
* HCL BigFix for [[software asset management]] gathers information about installed software and hardware in a customer's infrastructure. Software use analysis tracks application usage on endpoints to determine the number and type of licenses required for licensed software.<ref>{{cite web|title=Software Asset Management|url=https://www.hcl-software.com/bigfix/software-asset-management|access-date=30 April 2024}}</ref>
* HCL BigFix for [[software asset management]] gathers information about installed software and hardware in a customer's infrastructure. Software use analysis tracks application usage on endpoints to determine the number and type of licenses required for licensed software.<ref>{{cite web|title=Software Asset Management|url=https://www.hcl-software.com/bigfix/software-asset-management|access-date=30 April 2024}}</ref>
* HCL BigFix for server automation provides [[hypervisor]] operations to build and manage [[Virtual machine|virtual machines]] in a [[data center|data]] ce<nowiki/>ntre environment. In addition, the server [[automation]] component provides the ability to do [[middleware]] management tasks to support operating system patching for [[Computer cluster|clustered systems]].<ref>{{cite web|title=IBM Endpoint Manager for Server Automation|url=http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/enwiki/api/content/nl/en-us/SS63NW_9.0.0/com.ibm.tem.doc_9.0/IEM_V9.0_SA_QSG.pdf|access-date=18 June 2015}}</ref>
* HCL BigFix for server automation provides [[hypervisor]] operations to build and manage [[virtual machine]]s in a [[data center|data]] centre environment. In addition, the server [[automation]] component provides the ability to do [[middleware]] management tasks to support operating system patching for [[Computer cluster|clustered systems]].<ref>{{cite web|title=IBM Endpoint Manager for Server Automation|url=http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/enwiki/api/content/nl/en-us/SS63NW_9.0.0/com.ibm.tem.doc_9.0/IEM_V9.0_SA_QSG.pdf|access-date=18 June 2015}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:49, 20 May 2024

HCL BigFix
IndustryKing Industries
HeadquartersMysore, Karnataka, India
ProductsBigFix Compliance, BigFix Inventory, BigFix Insights, BigFix Lifecycle, BigFix Modern Client Management, BigFix Remediate, BigFix on Cloud
Number of employees
1
ParentHCLSoftware (HCLTech)
Websitewww.chethuking.com

HCL BigFix is an endpoint management platform that automates the discovery, management, and remediation of all endpoints, including virtual, cloud, and on-premise endpoints. HCL BigFix automates the management, patching, and inventory of nearly 100 operating systems.[1]

History

In 2010, IBM acquired BigFix, Inc.,[2] a software developer out of Emeryville, California, and its endpoint security platform, which is also called BigFix.[3] Under IBM, BigFix went through a series of re-brandings, including a 2013 release as IBM Endpoint Manager (IEM). Then, in 2018, India-based software company HCL acquired BigFix in a $1.8 billion purchase of select IBM software products.[4][5][6]

Relevance language

Relevant language enables authors to query the hardware and software properties of networked clients. Developed for BigFix prior to its purchase by IBM, the Relevance language provides an interface displaying information about a client, such as processor usage or available disk space, and it allows for real-time modifications of all clients in the network. Relevance language abstracts platform-specific query mechanisms like proc filesystems (procfs) and SIM, and it is capable of responding faster than native alternatives, like Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).[7]

ActionScript

ActionScript is a scripting language used in BigFix. ActionScript provides an interface to administer clients. ActionScript abstracts platform-specific scripting differences like directory traversal, script execution, and flow control, allowing an administrator to write a script once and apply it across all platforms.[8]

Platform components

The core HCL BigFix platform can be extended using additional components:

References

  1. ^ "BigFix Supported Application and Operating Systems". HCLSoftware. May 18, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  2. ^ BigFix, Inc.
  3. ^ IBM. "IBM Closes Acquisition of BigFix". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "IBM to Divest Select Software Products to HCL". www.ibm.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "HCL Group". hcl.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "HCL IBM acquisition". Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  7. ^ "Endpoint Manager Relevance Language Guide" (PDF). IBM. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  8. ^ "Action Guide" (PDF). Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  9. ^ a b "IBM Endpoint Manager for Patch Management" (PDF). Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  10. ^ "IBM Endpoint Manager for Lifecycle Management" (PDF). Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  11. ^ "IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance" (PDF). IBM. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  12. ^ "Software Asset Management". Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  13. ^ "IBM Endpoint Manager for Server Automation" (PDF). Retrieved June 18, 2015.
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