Technical Tip: How to install the FSSO Collector Agent
Description
This article describes step-by-step instructions on how to install the Fortinet Single Sign On Collector Agent (FSSO-CA).
Scope
FSSO, FSSO-CA.
Solution
After having decided which operating mode the FSSO-CA will be configured in (see Technical Tip: FSSO choose between DC Agent mode or Polling mode), downloaded the FSSO-CA installer (see Technical Tip: Downloading FSSO agent software), and validated file integrity (see Technical Tip: How to validate MD5 checksum hash for FSSO installer:( proceed with a normal windows installation.
For more information about service account privileges, refer to:
Technical Tip: Restricting a Fortinet Single Sign On Agent Service (FSSO) service account.
To understand the differences between standard and advanced modes, read the following articles:
- Technical Tip: How to switch FSSO operation mode from Standard Mode to Advanced Mode.
- Technical Note: User based authentication on FSSO, using LDAP and FSSO agent on advanced mode.
FSSO-CA is installed in the server and can be found in the following directory:
 
Note:
- If the collector agent is just installed and the Launch DC Agent Install Wizard has been selected, the installation process for the domain controller agent (DC Agent) automatically starts.
- When FSSO group filter is set on FortiGate, 'Advanced mode' must be selected on the collector agent installation; otherwise, filters are not recognized by the Collector Agent.
For operative mode configurations, configure FSSO-CA in DC_Agent mode or in polling mode by following the steps in this article:
Technical Tip: FSSO choose between DC Agent mode or Polling mode