Managing reverse proxy

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    Overview

    This page explains how to configure a reverse proxy in the product console and details the steps to enable and disable it. Reverse proxy can be configured using context-based mode, port-based mode, or both, based on your deployment needs.

    Enabling context-based reverse proxy

    1. Log into the product console as an administrator.
    2. Navigate to the Settings tab.
    3. Under System Settings, click Reverse Proxy.
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      Figure 1: Enabling reverse proxy
    4. In the Context-Based tab, select the checkbox Enable Context-Based Reverse Proxy.
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      Figure 2: Enabling context-based reverse proxy
    5. From the Protocol dropdown, choose the required protocol (HTTP or HTTPS).
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      Figure 3: Selecting protocol for context-based reverse proxy
    6. In the Port field, enter a port number that is not used by other applications.
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      Figure 4: Configuring port number
    7. Under the Context column, provide a unique context path for the product and each integrated component.
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      Figure 5: Configuring context path
    8. Note down the Access URLs displayed for each component. These URLs will be used by external users.
    9. Click Save Settings to apply the configuration.
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      Figure 6: Enabling context-based reverse proxy

    Enabling port-based reverse proxy

    1. Log into the product console as an administrator.
    2. Navigate to the Settings tab.
    3. Under System Settings, click Reverse Proxy.
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      Figure 7: Enabling reverse proxy
    4. In the Port-Based tab, select the checkbox Enable Port-Based Reverse Proxy.
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      Figure 8: Enabling port-based reverse proxy
    5. In the Protocol column, select the required protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) for each component.
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      Figure 9: Selecting protocol for port-based reverse proxy
    6. In the Port column, enter a unique port number for the product and its integrated components. Ensure the port numbers are not used by other applications.
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      Figure 10: Configuring port number
    7. Note down the Access URLs displayed for each component. These URLs will be used by external users.
    8. Click Save Settings to apply the configuration.
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      Figure 11: Enabling port-based reverse proxy

    Disabling reverse proxy

    1. In the Reverse Proxy page, locate the component you want to disable.
    2. Under the Actions column, click the icon enable icon to disable the reverse proxy.
    3. The component’s Status will change to Not Configured.
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      Figure 12: Disabling a reverse proxy
    4. Click Save Settings to apply the changes.

    Read also

    This document explained how to manage the reverse proxy in Log360. To learn how Log360 uses a reverse proxy to secure communication.