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Opsware Agent
Port 1002 is associated with the Opsware Agent, also known as Cogbot, a component used to manage servers and automate IT operational tasks. The agent facilitates communication between managed machines and the Opsware Core server, enabling deployment, monitoring, configuration management, and patching across large-scale enterprise environments..
Opsware, acquired by HP (now HPE) and rebranded as HP Server Automation, is an IT automation platform that streamlines server lifecycle management. The Opsware Agent (Cogbot) installed on managed nodes listens on port 1002 TCP to receive instructions from the Opsware Core, enabling command execution, inventory scanning, and automation workflows.
The agent establishes persistent or ad-hoc connections with the management console, allowing administrators to remotely provision software, apply patches, enforce policies, collect performance metrics, and maintain compliance across complex deployments. Data exchanged over this port typically follows proprietary protocols specific to Opsware Server Automation.
Though primarily intended for internal enterprise networks, the port’s usage involves significant privileges on the managed hosts. Its operation requires elevated permissions, allowing deep system changes, which must be tightly controlled to maintain environment integrity.