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SSL Application
35.1 Overview
You use SSL application objects in SSL VPN. Configure an SSL application object to specify the type
of application and the address of the local computer, server, or web site SSL users are to be able to
access. You can apply one or more SSL application objects in the VPN > SSL VPN screen for a user
account/user group.
35.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
• Use the SSL Application screen ( Section 35.2 on page 434 ) to view the ZyWALL’s configured
SSL application objects.
• Use the SSL Application Edit screen to create or edit web-based application objects to allow
remote users to access an application via standard web browsers ( Section 35.2.1 on page 435 ).
• You can also use the SSL Application Edit screen to specify the name of a folder on a Linux or
Windows file server which remote users can access using a standard web browser ( Section
35.2.1 on page 435 ).
35.1.2 What You Need to Know
Application Types
You can configure the following SSL application on the ZyWALL.
• Web-based
A web-based application allows remote users to access an intranet site using standard web
browsers.
Remote User Screen Links
Available SSL application names are displayed as links in remote user screens. Depending on the
application type, remote users can simply click the links or follow the steps in the pop-up dialog box
to access.
Remote Desktop Connections
Use SSL VPN to allow remote users to manage LAN computers. Depending on the functions
supported by the remote desktop software, they can install or remove software, run programs,
change settings, and open, copy, create, and delete files. This is useful for troubleshooting,
support, administration, and remote access to files and programs.