Configuring a Proxy Server on the Endpoint Security Management Server

  1. Connect to the command line on the Endpoint Security Management Server.
  2. Log in to the Expert mode..
  3. Stop the Check Point services:
    cpstop
  4. Edit the /$UEPMDIR/engine/conf/local.properties file:
    vi /$UEPMDIR/engine/conf/local.properties
  5. Add these properties:
    Important:

    Delete the # character from the beginning of each row that you edit.

    • The proxy server's IP address:

      http.proxy.host=<IP Address>
    • The proxy server's listening port:

      http.proxy.port=<Port>
    • The proxy server username:

      If basic authentication is enabled on the proxy server, enter the user name. If no authentication is required, leave it empty.

      http.proxy.user=<Username>
    • The proxy server password:

      If basic authentication is enabled on the proxy server, then enter the password. If no authentication is required, leave it empty.

      http.proxy.password=<Password>
  6. Save the changes in the file and exit the editor.
  7. Start the Check Point services:
    cpstart