Connecting Through a Firewall
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Connecting Through a Firewall
If the ETM System client tools will communicate through a firewall or
other Network Address Translation (NAT) device, perform the following
configuration procedures to enable communication.
Before you begin configuration, determine the following:
Select a TCP/IP port above 5000 to use for ETM System client tool
connections to the Management Server (TWMSObjectStartPort).
Select a TCP/IP port above 5000 to use for Usage Manager connections
to the Report Server (ReportServerStartPort). If the Report Server and
Management Server reside on the same computer, select a different port
than that used for the Management Server.
By default, ports 6990–6993 are assigned to ETM System functions. If
any of these ports is in use by another device or application, choose an
alternate port.
By default, port 4313 is assigned in the
file for
Management Server/Appliance communication. Ensure no port conflict
exists.
Determine the fully qualified host name of the computer on which the
Management Server and the Report Server are installed. (These can be
the same or different computers.)
Determine the internal IP address of the computer on which the
Management Server and the Report Server are installed. (These can be
the same or different computers.) This is the IP address on the internal
network of the computer running the Management Server and Report
Server.
Determine the externally visible IP address of the computer on which
the Management Server and Report Server are installed. (These can be
the same or different computers.) Consult with the network or firewall
administrator for assistance.
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In some cases, this is the firewall's external (Internet facing) IP
address.
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In other cases, the firewall administrator may dedicate a specific,
external (Internet-facing) IP address for the Management Server
and Report Server computer(s). If this is the case, use the dedicated
external IP address the firewall administrator provides you.
Continue with "Step 2: On the Management Server Computer"
below.
Step 1: Gather
Required
Information
