2.8 Installing the AD Bridge MAC Agent

The AD Bridge MAC Agent allows you to manage non-domain joined MAC computers with group policies configured in the WebUI and installed in Gatekeeper mode or native group policy tools in Hybrid mode.

Complete the following prerequisites before you install the AD Bridge MAC Agent:

  • macOS x or later, installed and running.

  • Domain Administrator Account.

The AD Bridge Windows Agent installer also installs: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.x.

To install the AD Bridge MAC Agent:

  1. Log in to a non-domain joined Mac computer as a local administrator.

  2. Download the AD Bridge MAC Agent installer file from the Opentext Downloads website and copy onto the non-domain joined Mac computer.

  3. Execute the downloaded installer file.

  4. (Optional) Click Change Install Location to copy the install files to a location other than default.

  5. Click Continue when the AD Bridge MAC Agent setup wizard opens.

  6. Click Install to begin copying files.

  7. Enter the local macOS password if prompted to start Terminal and proceed with installation.

    NOTE:Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.x is installed as part of the prerequisite check, if not installed already and before the AD Bridge MAC Agent installation starts.

  8. Choose an agent configuration type. The available options are:

    • (a) - Join the Agent to Active Directory
    • (g) - Join the agent to the Cloud Gateway Only
    • (h) - Join the agent to the Cloud Gateway, and create an AD object for this computer (Hybrid Mode)
    • (n) - Don't join the agent to anything

    NOTE:Installation time varies depending on your environment and prerequisites that need installation. Warning messages during the installation are informational and do not necessarily require action unless you experience an installation failure.

  9. (Optional) Enter a, g, h, or n when prompted to join Active Directory.

    NOTE:This step and the following step are optional if you want to join agent configuration type at a later time. For information about joining Agent Configuration Type after installation, see Joining Agent Configuration Type Post Installation.