Modifying Ports

Several ports need to be open for the operation of Incredibuild Linux. They can be changed directly during installation by using flags, or after installation in the Coordinator and Agent settings.

Port Name Description Default Modifying the Port
Agent Control Port Used for the communication between an Initiator Agent and a Helper Agent. 2088, 2089 Changed in Coordinator Settings only.
Coordinator Utility Port Used for the communication between the Coordinator and the Initiator and Helper Agents, for transferring system information and status about the machines that host the Agents. 9953 Must be changed in both Coordinator Settings and each Agent's Settings.
Coordinator Session Port Used for the communication between the Coordinator and an Initiator Agent 9952 Change in Coordinator Settings only.
HTTP Webserver Port Used for the communication between your browser and the Web Management Console of the Coordinator and Agents. 8080 Change in each Agent's Settings only.
HTTPS Webserver Port Used for secure communication between your browser and the Web Management Console of the Coordinator and Agents. 8081 Change in each Agent's Settings only.

Modifying a Port in the Coordinator Settings

  1. Go to http://<IP of Coordinator machine>:8080/Incredibuild/

  2. Go to Coordinator Monitor > Coordinator Settings.

  3. In the Network tab, change the ports as needed.

  4. Click Update Settings and then Close. In some cases, you may also need to update the port on every agent using the procedure below.

Modifying a Port in the Agent Settings

In some cases, modifying a port requires you to modify the settings of every agent.

  1. Open the Management Console of the Agent whose Agent Control Port you want to change, by opening the browser and entering the following address:
    http://<IP address of the Agent machine>:8080/Incredibuild/

  2. Click Agent Settings.

  3. In the Network tab, change the ports as needed.

  4. Click Update Settings and then Close.