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BMC Control-M Configuration Agent
Port 2369 is the default communication port used by the BMC Software Control-M/Server Configuration Agent. This port facilitates configuration updates, management tasks, and orchestration control for Control-M's workload automation components. It is typically used during initial setup and ongoing system management, but administrators often change the default port as part of security hardening..
Technical Overview:
BMC's Control-M is a robust enterprise workload automation tool allowing centralized scheduling and management of batch processing. The Configuration Agent, operating by default over port 2369, acts as an intermediary to manage agent communications, configuration commands, deployment updates, and status retrieval. This facilitates seamless integration between the Control-M Server and distributed agents deployed throughout the infrastructure.
Port Role and Operation:
Port 2369 typically listens on the Control-M/Server or Control-M Agents. It utilizes TCP for reliable, ordered data delivery required in configuration management exchanges. As a management interface, it handles agent registration, configuration sync, and status reporting. While not handling job output transfer or scheduling data directly, it remains essential for coordination.
Deployment Considerations:
During installation, administrators may customize this port to comply with their internal network policies or security practices. Firewalls should be configured accordingly to permit legitimate communications only, and careful change management is advised when altering this port to avoid disruption.