Server configuration utility. Started from PSG server manager application.
Here can be found the basic options used to configure the "NET Reports" server as many others are already pre configured. In case that more options are required please check the PSG server configuration help, where all options are available.
There are two operations to be performed here:
- Windows Service setup
- Server certificate setup
Windows Service setup
Server port:
- NET Reports uses two ports for data communications
- one for application communications (server port field in previous screen picture)
- one for HELP system (server port -10)
For the access of the server from another Intranet network or over the Internet, must be enabled and properly routed the access of the 2 ports through the firewall.
Use "Set NT Service" to set the Windows Service for the PSG server instance.
The PSG server opens two ports to offer his services as application server. Traffic on ports will be HTTPS and HTTP.
Most firewalls need to be configured to allow PSG to run as a server.
Press "Run Server" - on Windows XP, Vista and 7 the Microsoft Firewall. When asked if the application should be blocked or not, allow the PSG server to run.
Do the same with any other firewall or security software that may run on the computer. Please refer to the firewall help for more details.
Set the service name here and press "Install service" button.
Press "Generate INI file and INSTALL the service" button.
Next the server can be started from this interface or from operating system service manager.
Server certificate setup
The PSG server uses HTTPS for data communication. The used encryption is SSL3 and uses public/private key cryptography.
In order to implement the cryptographic key a digital certificate is used. The security is enabled either with a certified certificate (like the ones issued by VeriSign) or a non certified certificate, on the same level.
A certified certificate is generally used when the server is verified by the client if is the correct one, as for the on-line shops. Here the certificate is used first to add good encryption to the system.
If there is a default certificates installed, this is sufficient for Intranet or local networks. To set a new certificate use "Set certificate" under "Server" tab.
Chose a certificate and set the password in case that the certificate is protected by a password.
In the menu on the "Utils" section, is available a certificate utility. This can be used in order to create a "self-signed" certificate, that is appropriate also for the security of the PSG server.
Use "Certificate" to create a new certificate and go back to the server page to set it as default.
Fill in all fields and press "Generate" button.
A bigger Bit Count will provide a better encryption but it will also need more power. Generally 512 is enough, but 2048 can be used as well.