IP-guard has three components: server, console and agent. Administrators can install different components on the computers they want to manage.
- Server: It is used to store management policies and the data gathered from agent computers.
- Console: It is used to set policy, view data and gather statistics.
- Agent: It is used to collect data and execute management policies.
Server
Server is installed on a computer with high storage capacity and high performance.
- Monitor agent computers and distribute polices automatically
- Store the data gathered from agent computers
- Manage collected data and back up data periodically
Console
Console is installed on an administrator or supervisor’s computer.
- Centrally control and monitor all agent computers
- View all data and screen snapshots gathered from agent computers
- Provide statistical and analysis report
- Create control and surveillance policies
Agent
Console is installed on an administrator or supervisor’s computer.
- Execute management policies
- Record users' activities on the agent computers
- Periodically send collected data to server
