# BigFix Inventory

## Connection Requirements

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### IP

BigFix Inventory Server IP Address.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Port

Port number (optional, default: 9081).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Token

The token which is going to be used by OctoXLabs CSAM PLATFORM Asset to fetch data from BigFix Inventory.

To get token for BigFix Inventory REST API, log in to BigFix Inventory, hover over the User icon and click Profile. Then, click Show token.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Is Secure?

IP address secure or not (optional, default: Encrypted).
{% endstep %}

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### Thread Count

Number of threads to use for fetching data. (default: 32)\
Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 32
{% endstep %}

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### Sleep Time

Amount of time that will be waited between thread creation. The value in here represents seconds and increasing it will also increase the discovery time a little bit. (Default: 0)
{% endstep %}

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### Timeout

Amount of time that will be waited for API response. (default: 60)
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
🟠 Note\
This adapter supports BigFix Inventory version 9.2.10 and above.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ Attention\
Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the host.\
When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
{% endhint %}


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```
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```

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