Run BIUL

Log in to the console using a supported browser: https://localhost:4443. If this is your first time logging into the console, the First-run wizard starts.

 

If the wizard starts and this is not the first time the console has been run, do not go through the wizard again. All data in the system will be lost. Contact BeyondTrust Technical Support.

Set Up the Console Using the First Run Wizard

If this is the first time you are logging on to the console, complete the wizard and configure the system settings.

Configure BIUL

The following sections match the layout of the First-run wizard in BeyondInsight for Unix & Linux (BIUL). Please follow along for assistance with BIUL's initial configuration and setup.

  1. Welcome: Read the available information carefully to ensure a smooth configuration process.

Proceeding will reset the database to its initial state. This is an unrecoverable action.

  1. Users:
    • Create the administrative accounts that will be used to log into the console. On this step, you can add multiple accounts.
    • After entering each new account, click Save to confirm the account details and to populate a list of accounts under Configured Host Users.
    • To delete an account, click the Delete icon next to the account's name.
    • When you've added the desired number of accounts, click Next Step.
  2. Credentials: Create credentials for remote hosts. The credentials are used to connect to the remote hosts.
  3. Summary: Review the settings and save. You are now able to log in to the console using the administrator account you created in the wizard.

For more information on BIUL configuration, see Configure BeyondInsight for Unix & Linux.

View the BIUL Home page

The Home page allows administrators to view the main BIUL options, for quick access.

View of BeyondInsight for Unix & Linux Home page

The options include:

  • Host Inventory: Discover, add, and manage hosts for BIUL.
  • Settings: Configure settings for BIUL.
  • Audit: View, replay, and audit Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix and Linux (EPM-UL) logs.
  • Policy Management: Create, edit, and modify policies on managed policy servers.
  • License Management: View and manage license information for EPM-UL.
  • Tasks: View jobs executed by BIUL.

To access an option, click the tile associated with it.

Notifications Panel

View of the BeyondInsight for Unix & Linux Notifications panel

At the top right of the BIUL interface, click the Notifications icon to get a list of host notifications. To go to the Notifications page, click See All Notifications.

For more information, see Notifications.

 

User Account Profile and Log Out

View of the User Account Profile panel

In the top-right corner, click the User Account Profile icon to view your current account profile information, including your full logged-in user name, email address, change password option, and theme options.

The User Account Profile icon is accessible from any page in the BIUL interface.

Change Password

To change your BIUL access password, click Change Password, complete the fields, and then click Change Password.

Verify Email Address

Verifying your email address allows you to reset your password in the event that you forget it.

 

SMTP settings must be configured for the email functionality (send verification email, forgot password) to be available. To configure SMTP settings, see Add SMTP Server Connection.

To verify your email:

  1. Click Send Verification Email.
  2. You will receive an email with a link.
  3. Click the link, and you must then log back in to the application to verify your identity and validate the connection.

Your user email is now marked as verified in the BIUL database. This also activates and displays the Forgot Password? option on your log in screen.

Themes

You can select themes for your BIUL environment. From the dropdown list, select Match System Theme, Light, or Dark theme (try it!).

Log Out

To log out of BIUL, click Log Out.