Installation/Configuration Checklist
See also: Installing Netsweeper in a Single-Server Environment
You can use this datasheet to input your network and device configuration information.
Generic Server Configuration
The hostname is the fully qualified domain name for this server. Both the Gateway and DNS Server addresses should conform to IPv4 standards. Role: WebAdmin, Policy Server, etc.
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WebAdmin Configuration
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Processor |
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Storage |
Firewalls
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WebAdmin Servers
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Interfaces/Bridges
If you are using a non-bridged interface, Netsweeper recommends that you use a static IP address.
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Additional Configuration
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Console Account Password |
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Date and Time Configuration |
Netsweeper uses NTP servers to synchronize the time automatically. We recommend that you use the default NTP servers.
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NTP Server 2: |
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Outgoing Mail Settings |
The Netsweeper server will use these mail settings for all communications with your servers, including all notifications and reports.
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Return Address: |
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SMTP Authentication: |
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SMTP Login: |
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SMTP Password: |
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Backup |
The backups are performed at 3 a.m. local time at the interval you indicate on this page. You must manually copy the backup from your Policy Server to another location for more complete system security. |
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Licensing |
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Serial Number: |
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Deny Page Host |
Type$HOSTNAMEas the Deny Page Host if you want to serve deny pages from this server. If you want to specify another server, type in that server’s IP address. |
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Appendix: Installation/Configuration Checklist
Use the checklist below to ensure that all installation and configuration tasks are addressed.
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Verification of Netsweeper release version to be installed. |
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Verification of Netsweeper Architecture to be downloaded, 32bit or 64bit |
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Netsweeper software downloaded and written to CD/DVD |
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Serial Number from Netsweeper Technical Support. |
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Confirmation of physical server rack mounted, powered on, and connected to required networks |
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Configuration Datasheet completed |
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Document with all networking configuration, IP Addresses, routing information, etc. for server. |
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Login and Password Information |
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Verify Netsweeper Server Requirements |
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Connectivity information for outside networks |
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Any Additional Time zones? |
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Network Architecture diagrams |
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Firewall Inbound / Outbound Ports - Firewall documentation |
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External IP Address of Firewall |
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Is there integration with 3rd party applications? |
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DNS Alias/ External IP |
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Licensing Settings |
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Deny Page Host (if different from default) |
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Reporter Server: Will it require a separate domain for hostname? |
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Filter Bypass List |
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Filtered Workstation for confirming proper operation |
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Policy Server Logging Disk Usage |
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Are you using the Profile Manager and Client Filters? |