Installing SmartConsole Clients

In This Section: Demo Mode Logging in to SmartConsole

The SmartDashboard and other SmartConsole applications are the GUI clients to manage the Security Management Server and Security Gateways.

For SmartConsole requirements, see the Release Notes.

To install the SmartConsole clients on Windows platforms:

1. Insert the R77 distribution media or download the SmartConsole application from the Support Center.
2. Run the SmartConsole executable.
3. Continue with the instructions on the screen.

Demo Mode

You can open the SmartDomain Manager in Demo mode. This mode does not require authentication or a connection to the Multi-Domain Server. Use the Demo mode to experiment with different objects, views, modes and features before you create a production system. The Demo mode includes several pre-configured sample Domains, Domain Management Servers, Security Gateways and policies.

Operations performed in Demo mode are stored in a local database. You can continue a Demo session from the point at which you left off in a previous session.

Logging in to SmartConsole

Connect to the Security Management Server from SmartConsole. Security Management Server authenticates the connection when you log in for the first time.

You can create a new certificate for future logins. For more about certificates, see the R77 Security Management Administration Guide.

To log in to SmartConsole clients:

1. Open the SmartConsole from the Start menu.
2. To log in to the Security Management Server:
   • To use a password, enter the Security Management Server host name or IP address. Then enter your administrator user name and password.
   • To use a certificate, enter the Security Management Server host name or IP address. Then click Certificate and select the certificate.

   To experiment with pre-configured sample objects, views, modes and features, select Demo mode.

3. Optional: Enter a description of this session.
4. Optional: Select Read Only. This option lets you connect to the Security Management Server while other administrators are connected. You cannot change settings in this mode.
5. Click Login.
6. If necessary, confirm the connection using the fingerprint generated during installation.

   You see this only the first time that you log in from a client computer.