4.4.9 Time Zone
The Time Zone page always sets the configuration for the local system time only, even on a
Management Appliance. If you want to specify different time zones for the Management Appliance
and Joined Appliances you must configure each one separately.
Use the Configuration > System > Time Zone page to set the local time that is used to indicate
the time in quarantine information, logs, and reports.
By default, Sophos appliances use
0.sophos.pool.ntp.org
. If you need to use a different
network time protocol (NTP) server to synchronize the appliance time with your Active Directory
server, you can do so on this page.
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To set the time zone, select the zone that is most appropriate for your organization from the
Time zone drop-down list, and click Apply.
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To specify a network time protocol (NTP) server, select the Specify an NTP server to use
instead of default check box in the Network Time Protocol server section, enter the IP
address or the fully qualified hostname of the NTP server that you want to use in the text box
to the right, and click Apply.
4.4.10 Central Management
Scaling Sophos Web Appliances to handle large numbers of users is accomplished by using
multiple Web Appliances that are centrally managed by a Sophos Management Appliance. The
Management Appliance provides centralized configuration, centralized policy management, and
consolidated reporting.
The Configuration > System > Central Management page serves three different functions,
depending on the type of appliance, or the current operating mode. For more information see
“Grouping Web Appliances”.
Related concepts
Replacing Hardware Appliances with Virtual Appliances
on page 22
on page 188
on page 39
Understanding Mode and Model Differences
on page 43
4.4.10.1 On a Stand-Alone Web Appliance: Joining a Management Appliance
Use the Configuration > System > Central Management page on a stand-alone Web Appliance
to join a Sophos Management Appliance.
Important:
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Joining a Web Appliance to a Sophos Management Appliance will interrupt web browsing
through that Web Appliance while LDAP user and group information is copied to the Sophos
Management Appliance. You should plan to join during periods of low usage for your Web
Appliance.
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