Quantum SPARK 1500 - Setting the Management Mode

Setting the Management Mode
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Setting the Management Mode
The Home > Security Management page shows information for the management mode of the
appliance. You can also test Internet Connectivity from this page.
To set the management type:
Select one of the options:
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Locally - To manage the appliance using the local web application (WebUI). Click Apply
and then Yes when asked to confirm.
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Centrally - To manage the appliance using the Security Management Server.
When centrally managed, it shows the trust status between the appliance and the Security
Management Server. When a policy is prepared in SmartConsole you can fetch the policy from
this window.
Security Management Server
In this section you can view the status of the management connection, last policy installation,
adjust trust settings, and initialize a connection.
1. In the Security Management Server section, click Settings to adjust trust settings or
Setup to initialize a connection.
The Welcome to the Security Management Server Configuration Wizard opens.
Click Next.
2. In the One Time Password (SIC) page, select an option for authenticating trusted
communication:
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Initiate trusted communication securely by using a one-time password - The
one-time password is used to authenticate communication between the appliance
and the Security Management Server in a secure manner.
Enter a one-time password and confirm it. This password is only used to establish
the initial trust. When established, trust is based on security certificates.
Important - This password must be identical to the Secure
Communication authentication one-time password configured for the
appliance object in the SmartConsole of the Security Management Server.
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Initiate trusted communication without authentication (not secure) - Select this
option only if you are sure that there is no risk of imposture (for example, when in a
lab setting).
Click Next.
3. In the Security Management Server Connection page, select a connection method: