The WebAdmin Agent is represented in eDirectory by the Web Administration Server object. The Web Administration Server object is automatically created in the same context as the NCP Server object when the WebAdmin Agent is installed to the server.
From the Web Administration Server object's configuration menu, you can configure the following options:
| Option | Function |
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| Configuration |
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IMPORTANT: You must restart the webadmin executable to effect any changes in the Web Administration Server object configuration. See Loading and Unloading NetMail Agents for more information. |
Port |
The port WebAdmin uses for HTTP connections. On standard versions of NetMail, the default port assignment is 89. WebAdmin's HTTP port assignment can also be changed at the server console using the -p startup option with the webadmin command. For more information, see WebAdmin Startup Options. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to secure access to WebAdmin by reassigning its port assignment. Although changing the port assignment obscures the connection, it does not provide a high level of security. |
SSL Port |
The port WebAdmin uses for HTTPS connections. On standard versions of NetMail, the default port assignment is 449. WebAdmin's HTTPS port assignment can also be changed at the server console using the -s startup option with the webadmin command. For more information, see WebAdmin Startup Options. |
Template and Snapin Paths |
The path for the WebAdmin template and application snapins. NetMail and Novell Nsure Audit each have their own WebAdmin snap in. |
SSL Certificate Paths |
The path and filename for the SSL certificate WebAdmin uses to secure HTTP connections. The default directories are as follows:
For more information, see Securing Your WebAdmin Connection. |
SSL Private Key Path |
The path and filename for the private key file WebAdmin uses to secure HTTP connections. If this field is left blank, WebAdmin assumes the private key is included with the certificate and uses the path and filename for the SSL Certificate. The default directories are as follows:
For more information, see Securing Your WebAdmin Connection. |
You can also configure WebAdmin at the server console by using the following startup options with the webadmin command:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
-h or -? |
Lists the WebAdmin switches and their variables. |
-d |
Turns on debugging; this is primarily used by Novell Support. |
-p:port |
Changes WebAdmin's HTTP port assignment. On standard versions of NetMail, the default port assignment is 89. WebAdmin's HTTP port assignment can also be changed on the Web Administration Server object. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to secure access to WebAdmin by reassigning its port assignment. Although changing the port assignment obscures the connection, it does not provide a high level of security. |
-s:SSL_port |
Configures WebAdmin to accept secure HTTP connections (HTTPS) at the designated port. On standard versions of NetMail, the default port assignment is 449. WebAdmin's HTTPS port assignment can also be changed on the Web Administration Server object. For information on WebAdmin and HTTPS, see Securing Your WebAdmin Connection. |