3. Basic system configuration

To make sure essential system configuration tasks are not forgotten, a to-do list basic system configuration tasks is displayed. When an item is done it will disappear from the list. When the first website is added the "read Quick Start Guide" item will disappear.

Enable inbound HTTP(s) traffic

Select which network interfaces you want to respond to inbound HTTP/HTTPS requests from clients.

Configure Alert email

Web Security Manager needs to know an SMTP server and an email address it can send log warnings, update notifications, etc. to.

SMTP server: Enter the address of an SMTP server that is reachable and accepts SMTP requests from Web Security Manager.

Contact email: Enter the email address to send notifications to.

This item can be skipped but it is recommended.

Configure DNS

IP address of one or more DNS servers.

Valid input

IP addresses

Use space to separate multiple hosts (only one required).

Input example

192.168.0.1

Configure time synchronization

IP address or host name of an NTP server.

Remember to set up at least one DNS server if you enter a host name here.

Valid input

IP address or fully qualified domain name.

Use space to separate multiple hosts (only one required).

Input example

time.nist.gov

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