Chapter 3: Management Access

This section describes the EasyAccess configuration manager interface

Once the EasyAccess server is running, the administrator can connect to its configuration manager web interface (WebUI) using a standard web browser. The IP address of the server along with the port number specified during installation should be entered into the browser's address field using the following format:

 https://<IP-address>:8443

If the browser is running on the same computer as the server then the localhost address can be used, as shown below.

Browser Navigation to the EasyAccess Server

Figure 3.1. Browser Navigation to the EasyAccess Server

The browser will then require that a security exception is granted by the administrator before continuing. This is because the EasyAccess server uses a self-signed certificate for HTTPS. Select the Advanced option in the browser and confirm the exception.

If connection to the server fails then check the following:

After successful connection to the server, the administrator login screen will appear. The credentials entered must match the credentials that were specified during the installation process.

Administrator Login to the Configuration Manager WebUI

Figure 3.2. Administrator Login to the Configuration Manager WebUI

After successful login, the Start page of the EasyAccess interface will appear.

The Configuration Manager Start Page

Figure 3.3. The Configuration Manager Start Page

The initial Start page of the interface contains the following elements:

Configuration Manager WebUI - Connection Overview

Figure 3.4. Configuration Manager WebUI - Connection Overview

Configuration Manager WebUI - Latest Events

Figure 3.5. Configuration Manager WebUI - Latest Events

The sections that follow will explain how to use this interface to set up some basic EasyAccess features.