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REST messages for the Vulnerability Response patch orchestration integration with HCL BigFix

The Vulnerability Response patch orchestration integration with HCL BigFix REST messages are used to make calls to the BigFix API.

BigFix login

You can also use the REST messages for the BigFix Login so that you can authenticate REST API requests. Changes to the record method of the REST message impact the authentication requests made to BigFix.

Parameter nameValueDescription
sourceTypecumulativeIndicates the source integration pulls data from. Used by code. Changes are not recommended.
sortDIRdescIndicates the sort direction for the data pulled from integration. Changes are not recommended.
sortFieldseverityIndicates the field the data sort is based on. Changes are not recommended.
typevulnIndicates the type of data to be fetched from integration for the assets integration. Changes are not recommended.

BigFix integration

You can use the REST message for the BigFix integration to retrieve information from BigFix. Changes to the record method of the REST message impact the requests made to BigFix to retrieve information. REST messages contain the following REST methods.

REST methodDescription
GET Fetch DataRetrieves the information from BigFix regarding one of the following based on the query provided: - Computer/Computer Groups - Fixlets - Relevant Fixlets on computers - Actions
Parameter nameValueDescription
urlDynamic values based on userIndicates the endpoint of the BigFix Console

BigFix deploy patch

You can use the REST message for the BigFix integration to schedule patches from your ServiceNow AI Platform® to BigFix. Changes to the record method of the REST message impact the requests made to BigFix to retrieve information. REST messages contain the following REST methods.

REST methodDescription
POST Deploy PatchSchedules the patch to BigFix console on single/multiple computers.
Parameter nameValueDescription
urlDynamic values based on userIndicates the endpoint of the BigFix Console.
titleDynamic values based on userTitle of the deployment.
settings_tagXML tag-named settings with valuesIndicates settings that have different parameters and are sent to BigFix while scheduling the patch.
computer_tagXML tag-named computers with valuesIndicates list of computers on which the patch is going to be scheduled.
site_nameValue from patch updateName of the site where the Fixlet is present.
fixlet_idValue from patch updateId of the Fixlet.