Once a SolarWinds agent is deployed, its communication mode (Active/Passive or Agent-Initiated/Server- Initiated) may need to be adjusted due to network changes or security requirements. According to the SolarWinds Platform Agent Managementguide, this is handled through a centralized administrative interface.
The correct method is toedit the agent in the "Manage Agents" page. By navigating toSettings > All Settings > Manage Agents, an administrator can select one or more agents and click "Edit Settings." Within this menu, the "Communication Mode" can be toggled. If the change is possible (i.e., the network allows the new path), the platform sends a command to the agent software on the remote node to switch its listening or polling behavior.
This process is designed to be seamless and does not require a fullredeploy(Option D) of the software, which would be time-consuming and disruptive. Modifying "Global Agent Settings" (Option A) would affect allnew agents but doesn't specifically target an existing agent's unique configuration. The "Manage Agents" page provides the granular control necessary to modify these communication parameters on a per-node or bulk basis.