Description
This engagement covers best practices for setting up and installing the Secure Agent in Cloud Data Integration for PowerCenter (CDI-PC). It guides architects and admins through infrastructure requirements, network configuration, security hardening, and operational readiness to ensure a stable and secure CDI-PC integration environment.
Customer Prerequisites
- Secure Agent machine provisioned (Windows/Linux).
- Port 443 outbound open (with specific IP whitelisting for service or domain whitelisting).
- OS on supported PAM list.
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable installed (Windows) / Linux packages installed
Self-Service Resources
Goals
- Understand hardware, OS, network, and TLS prerequisites for a CDI-PC Secure Agent deployment.
- Apply security best practices: port config, service accounts, agent group HA design, and upgrade strategy.
Business/Technical Outcomes
- Review and Validate Secure Agent hardware, OS, and network prerequisites for CDI-PC deployment. Highlight the dependency of domain and SA connectivity(offline mode)
- Apply security hardening: TLS configuration, port access, service account permissions, and firewall rules.
- Establish operational best practices: agent group design, high availability, upgrade strategy, and monitoring.
- Discuss offline mode and the impact on job runs
- Expert Guidance sessions on Secure Agent architecture and best practices
- SA Sizing & Security Checklist, CDI-PC Installation Guide, PAM reference, Tech Tuesday Webinars shared as applicable
Required Roles/Personas
- Platform / Integration Architects
- IDMC / CDI-PC Administrators
Engagement Details
Catalog Type
Connect with Architect
Engagement Category
PowerCenter Modernization
Products
CDI for PC
Cloud Data Integration for PowerCenter
Engagement Type
Best Practices
Adoption Stage
Design
Plan
Focus Area
Adoption
Use Cases & Tags
Analytics and BI
Engagement ID
MOD-005
Disclaimer
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