13.1. Setting configuration parameters

MS configuration is realized by setting the appropriate parameters of the Management server component.

The Management server component

Figure 13.2. The Management server component

The following parameters can be configured.

Parameter name Description
auth Authentication settingshandling user data and passwords
backup Backup settingsconfiguring backup
bind Listen address for GUI connectionssetting connection between MS and MC
connection Connection settings for agentsdefining connection parameters
database Database settingsdefining saving to disk
diff DIFF generator settingscommanding configuration check
http http proxy for CRL settingsdefining proxy address
log Log settingsconfiguring logging parameters
ssl SSL handshake settingsconfiguring SSL settings for MS and agent connection

Table 13.1. MS configuration parameters

By using global settings it is possible to apply default values to the parameter set.

Note

It is recommended to use the global settings when no special configurations are needed.

Different configurations are possible for the following subsystems:

  • configuration database,

  • key management,

  • and transfer engine.