2.7 Installing the AD Bridge Windows Agent

The AD Bridge Windows Agent allows you to manage non domain join Windows servers with group policy settings. You configure these settings in the WebUI, when installed in Gatekeeper mode or native group policy tools in Hybrid mode.

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

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or later, installed and running.

  • Domain Administrator Account.

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

To install the AD Bridge Windows Agent:

  1. Log in to a non-domain joined Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or later as a local administrator.

  2. Download the AD Bridge Windows Agent installer file HAPI Agent.exe from the Opentext Downloads website and copy onto the non-domain joined Windows Server.

  3. Execute the downloaded HAPI Agent.exe file.

  4. (Optional) Click Options to change the location of the installation other than default.

  5. Click Next when the AD Bridge Windows Agent setup wizard opens.

  6. Read and Accept the License Agreement, and click Next.

  7. Enter domain administrator credentials and click Next.

    NOTE:The Cloud Gateway URL is pre-populated.

  8. Retain or change the default location for program installation, and then click Next.

  9. Click Install to begin copying files.

    NOTE:If .NET Framework 4.8 is not already installed on your Domain Controller, it is installed as a part of the prerequisite check, before the AD Bridge Windows Agent installation starts.

  10. Click Finish on the last screen of the wizard to complete the installation.