Configuring Core Settings
The Core Settings ensure that your GFI WebMonitor installation is properly configured to start monitoring Internet traffic on your network. After installation is complete, the Configuration Wizard helps you configure the following settings to start achieving results immediately:
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Configure connection settings |
Choose your Network Mode depending on your current network setup. Establish a connection between your internal network and the Internet through the GFI WebMonitor server. NOTE This feature is not available for GFI WebMonitor installed as a plug-in for Microsoft Forefront TMGMicrosoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway. A Microsoft product that provides firewall and web proxy services. It also enables administrators to manage Internet access through policies. It is the successor of the Microsoft ISA Server and is part of the Microsoft Forefront line of business security software.. |
| Enable Transparent Proxy |
Enable Transparent Proxy to monitor and control HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol. and HTTPSHypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (SSL). traffic transparently. When a user makes a request to a web server, the Transparent Proxy intercepts the request to deliver the requested content. When GFI WebMonitor is deployed in this mode, you do not need to set client browser settings to point to a specific proxy. |
| Enter your License key | Key in a valid license to use GFI WebMonitor. This can either be a trial license or a regular license key obtained on renewal. |
| Configure HTTPS Scanning |
Configure HTTPS scanning to monitor and block encrypted traffic. NOTE Ensure that by enabling HTTPS Scanning you are not violating any laws in your jurisdiction or any compliance regulations for your industry. NOTE This feature is not available for GFI WebMonitor installed as a plug-in for Microsoft Forefront TMG. |
| Set up the Database | Configure the database to use with GFI WebMonitor where collected data is stored. Use the Firebird database only during the evaluation period. It is highly recommended to switch to a Microsoft SQL ServerA Microsoft database management system used by GFI WebMonitor to store and retrieve data. based database for live systems. |
| Define Admin Credentials | Key in the admin credentials required by the GFI WebMonitor services to control internal security engines, manage updates, send notifications and control data displayed in the User Interface. The GFI WebMonitor services are Windows services installed automatically during installation and require administrative privileges to operate. |
| Setup Email notification settings | Provide the email addresses required by GFI WebMonitor to send messages containing information related to tasks such as auto-updates and licensing issues. |
| Configuring Internet Browsers to use a Proxy Server |
If you have not configured WPADWeb Proxy AutoDiscovery protocol. or Transparent Proxy, ensure that proxy settings of client machines are configured to use GFI WebMonitor as the default proxy. This ensures that Internet traffic is routed through GFI WebMonitor. NOTE This feature is not available for GFI WebMonitor installed as a plug-in for Microsoft Forefront TMG. |
NOTE
The Configuration Wizard is launched automatically after installing GFI WebMonitor or manually from the Settings menu.