4.2.1. Procedure – Reconnecting ZMS to a host

1. Navigate to Management > Connections....

   

   Figure 4.8. Managing connections manually

   This window accurately shows that it is not the Zorp host that directly communicates with ZMS, but the Management agent installed on it.

   Agents are responsible for reporting firewall configuration and related information to the ZMS and are also responsible for accepting and executing configuration commands. Communication between the Transfer Agent and ZMS uses TCP port 1311. The Transfer Agent must be installed on all firewall nodes to be managed with ZMS. By default, ZMS establishes the communication channel with the agents, but the agents can also be configured to start the communication if required.

2. Connect and/or disconnect the appropriate agents with the corresponding buttons.