Initial configuration for Enterprise Manager on local management console application

About this task

Use this procedure for Enterprise Manager Configuration Login and Network Configuration for Enterprise Manager on the local management console application.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have completed the installation of Enterprise Manager on the local management console application.

Prepare the display screen, keyboard, and mouse physically attached to the Enterprise Manager server to serve during the configuration process.

Procedure

After installation, the MetaDefender OT Security Enterprise Manager on the local management console application starts.

Steps:

Input username and password for the admin default user
Click Login

After successfully logging in with the default username and password, it is necessary to reset the password. Steps:

Input new password
Input to confirm new password
Click Submit button

Reset the password

Enterprise Manager Info

In this step, the user will name the Enterprise Manager.

After inputting the name, click Save and Continue to go to the next step.

Enterprise Manager Network Settings

Overview Enterprise Manager Network settings

During this step, our application will detect the Network Interface Cards (NICs) that are currently plugged into your computer. This allows our application to determine which NICs are available for use with our software.

If you have multiple NICs connected to your computer (such as a Built-in NIC, USB NIC 1, and USB NIC 2), our application will display all available NICs on the screen. To help you identify which port each NIC is connected to, you can unplug the cable, and the status of the NIC will be changed to Unavailable in our application.

If our application fails to detect all of your available NICs, you can click the Recheck button in the top right corner of the screen to rescan for all NICs.

Recheck button

To use an NIC with our software, toggle the button next to its name. You can disable NICs you don't want to use.

Enable/Disable Network Interface

Click on the Save button to save the changes.

2. Select NIC for Site Connectivity

The purpose of this is to select a specific NIC for connecting between the Enterprise Manager and the Site.

Click Select a NIC under Using for Site Connectivity to choose a specific NIC from the drop-down list.

This list displays all the NICs we enabled earlier, and we only need to select one.

Select NIC for Site Connectivity

3. Select NIC for Internet (License/Auto-Update)

The purpose of this is to select a specific NIC for Internet connection to serve the activation license or auto-update.

Click Select a NIC under Using for Internet (License/Auto-Update) to choose a specific NIC from the drop-down list.

This list displays all the NICs we enabled earlier, and we only need to select one.

Select NIC for the Internet (License/Auto-Update)

4. Select NIC for Management Console

The purpose of this is to choose a specific NIC to access the MetaDefender OT Security web administration portal using the URL that corresponds to the IP address of that NIC.

Click Select a NIC under Using for Management Console to choose a specific NIC from the drop-down list.

This list displays all the NICs we enabled earlier, and we only need to select one.

Select NIC for Management Console

5. Configure Network Interfaces

In this step, you can access and configure a list of available network interfaces (NICs). To configure a NIC, click on the Edit button to access the configuration options of the NIC selected in the previous step.

Click on the Edit button to access the configuration options.

By default, the option is Auto (DHCP), In case your system has a DHCP server, just enter additional DNS.

Then click the Apply button to save the changes.

Config Auto(DHCP) for NIC

For optimal performance, it is recommended to use static IP addresses. Therefore, we should switch to Manual configuration.

Config Manual for NIC

Please enter the required details - your address, netmask, gateway, and DNS, in the provided fields. After entering all the details, click on the Apply button to save the changes.

Finally, save your configuration, simply clicking on the Save button located at the top right corner of the screen.

Click on the Save button to save the configuration

6. Test & Complete

In this step, you will see a summary of your previous NIC configurations. Make sure to review this summary carefully to ensure that your configuration is accurate.

If necessary, you can use the Test Configuration button to verify the basic functionality of each NIC based on your configuration settings. This feature is useful to check the connectivity of each NIC and confirm that they are functioning correctly. This list displays all the NICs we enabled earlier, and we only need to select one.

Click on the Test Configuration button to verify the configuration

After clicking on the Test Configuration button, wait for some time for the results to display. If the results show that you have passed the config step for Enterprise Manager on the local management console application, congratulations!

Test configuration result

SSH Access Management

At this step, we can manage SSH access rights by adding IPs to the allowed list and adding a password if needed.

SSH Access Management

Network Connectivity - Enterprise Manager and Site Manager communication

Based on your organization's security rules, it's important to select the appropriate communication method for MetaDefender OT Security when setting up connectivity between the Enterprise Manager and the Site Manager.

Note: Make sure to select the matching communication model between all components involved: Site Manager, Enterprise Manager, and Network Sensors. This ensures consistent and reliable communication across the system.

Model #1: Site Manager specifies the IP Address of this Enterprise Manager

Model #2. Use this Enterprise Manager Console to enroll Site Manager to this Enterprise Manager

Finally, click Save to save the configuration.

Time Settings

Configuring the system time can be done using two methods: manual time setting and synchronizing time via an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. You can choose the most suitable option based on your system’s requirements.

1. Manual setting for Time Settings

In this method, users can manually set the system's time and select the appropriate time zone.

Steps to configure time settings manually:

Step 1 - Select option Manual

Step 2 - Click Select timezone* to open drop-down list:

Choose your desired time zone from the list of available options. For example, you can select Asia/ Ho Chi Minh, etc.
Once you’ve entered the correct time zone, click on the Apply button to store your changes.

Select time zone

Step to manually set the Date and Time if it is not correct:

Step 1 - Click the Click here button to open the change system time popup:

Step 2 - Click Add system time:

In the Date and Time fields, manually input the current date and time:

Date Format: Typically follows YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2024-08-29).
Time Format: The time format follows the pattern HH:MM:SS (e.g., 11:01:19) using the 24-hour clock format.

Step 4 - Save the settings:

Once you’ve entered the correct date, time, and time zone, click on the Save button to store your changes.

Step 5 - Verify the changes:

Ensure that the system reflects the correct date, time, and time zone on the interface.

2. NTP Servers

NTP (Network Time Protocol) is a protocol designed to synchronize the clocks of networked devices to a global standard time, usually via online servers. This method ensures that the system time is accurate and automatically updated.

Steps to configure NTP Servers

Step 1 - Select option NTP Servers

Step 2 - Click on NTP Servers to add NTP Server:

Step 3 - Input NTP Server Address:

You will be prompted to input an NTP server. Examples of commonly used NTP servers are:

pool.ntp.org
time.google.com
time.windows.com

Enter the preferred NTP server URL or IP address into the NTP Server field.

Step 4 - Apply the Settings:

After entering the NTP server information, click the Save button to store the settings. The system will now synchronize its time with the NTP server at regular intervals.

Step 5 - Verify NTP Synchronization:

Check the system time to ensure it matches the correct time after synchronization.

Next Steps

Wizard setup for Enterprise Manager on Web Console.

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