Novell GROUPWISE 8 - ADMINISTRATION Administration Manual page 674

6 If you want to use an SSL connection for the MTA Web console, which provides optimum
security, select Enabled in the HTTP SSL drop-down list.
For additional instructions about using SSL connections, see
and SSL Encryption," on page
7 Click Apply to save your changes on the Network Address page.
If you want to limit access to the MTA Web console, you can provide a username and
password.
8 Click GroupWise > Agent Settings to display the Agent Settings page.
9 In the HTTP Settings box:
9a In the HTTP User Name field, specify a unique username.
9b Click Set Password.
9c Type the password twice for verification.
9d Click Set Password.
Unless you are using an SSL connection, do not use an eDirectory username and password
because the information passes over the non-secure connection between your Web
browser and the MTA.
For convenience, use the same username and password for all agents that you plan to
monitor from GroupWise Monitor. This saves you from having to provide the username
and password information as Monitor accesses each agent.
10 Click OK to save the MTA Web console settings.
ConsoleOne then notifies the MTA to restart so the new settings can be put into effect.
Corresponding Startup Switches You can also use the /httpport, /httpuser, and
startup switches in the MTA startup file to enable the MTA Web console. In addition, you can use
the /httprefresh
Web browser.
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switch to control how often the MTA refreshes the information provided to your
Section 75.2, "Server Certificates
/httppassword