Configuring Components

Security Proxy Server

The Reflection Administrator security proxy server component requires some setup before you can deploy encrypted sessions. The Reflection security proxy server software consists of two Java applications: the Security Proxy Wizard and the Security Proxy Server.

• The Security Proxy Wizard guides you through the steps of setting up the proxy server properties file and importing or generating a security certificate for the server.
  
  If you used an automated installation procedure to install Reflection Administrator, you do not need to use the wizard before you start the proxy. Self-signed certificates are created and the management certificate is added to the trusted certificates list during the installation.
  
  If you used archive files to install Reflection Administrator, you must run the wizard before you can create encrypted terminal sessions that pass through the proxy server and before you can run the security proxy server.
  
  After initial configuration, use the wizard to manage your security proxy settings and certificates.
  
  
• The Security Proxy Server manages encrypted connections that pass through the proxy server for Reflection terminal sessions. The security proxy server uses files generated by the wizard or the automated installer and cannot be run until the server is set up.

Overview of Deploying a Secure Session

Deploying a secure session through the security proxy can be divided into several general tasks:

1. Install the security proxy server files on your server. For more information, see Installing Reflection Administrator.
   
   
2. Run the security proxy server. For more information, see Running the Security Proxy Server.
   
   
3. Create an encrypted terminal emulation session using the Session Manager tool in the Administrative WebStation. For more information, see Creating Secure Terminal Sessions.
   
   
4. Map the session to your users. For more information, open the Administrative WebStation and refer to the overview information and the online help in the Session Manager.