Policy Error when adding a pre-defined application to a policy - Run ADR on agent before adding application

Products

• Data Center Security Server Advanced

Issue/Introduction

When attempting to add another application to the application rules list you are getting the Error - Run ADR on agent before adding application

Environment

DCS 6.10.0
DCS 6.10.1
DCS 6.10.2

Cause

The Java Console sends the list of defined applications as part of the http request. In larger policies the header size needs to be increased.

Resolution

The following change to the management server settings will allow larger policies.

1. Backup Symantec Data Center Security\Server\Management\application.properties
2. Open the application.properties file and add following entry at the bottom on the new line.
   server.max-http-request-header-size=16KB
3. Save the application.properties file
4. Restart the DCS manager service.