Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 10 - INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION 08-05-2008 Installation Manual page 264

Port
5988
If you want to change the default port assignments, see
Port Configuration"
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Type Notes and Recommendations
With this setting, all communications between the CIMOM and
client applications are encrypted when sent over the Internet be-
tween servers and workstations. Users must authenticate through
the client application to view this information.
Novell recommends that you maintain this setting in the configura-
tion file.
In order for the OpenWBEM CIMOM to communicate with the
necessary applications, this port must be open in routers and fire-
walls if they are present between the client application and the
nodes being monitored.
Unse- The unsecure port that OpenWBEM communications use via HTTP
cure services.
This setting is disabled by default.
With this setting, all communications between the CIMOM and
client applications are open for review when sent over the Internet
between servers and workstations by anyone without any authenti-
cation.
Novell recommends that you use this setting only when attempting
to debug a problem with the CIMOM. As soon as the problem is
resolved, set the non-secure port option back to Disabled.
In order for the OpenWBEM CIMOM to communicate with the
necessary applications that require non-secure access, this port
must be open in routers and firewalls if they are present between
the client application and the nodes being monitored.
(page 257).
Section 11.2.3, "Changing the