Overview: Settings - Proxy

This configuration setting defines the HTTP Proxy and any required credentials to retrieve information from the Internet (including Dell online). These settings help you:
  • Enable or disable the proxy server for accessing Internet information
  • Specify the Proxy Server and Port Number needed
  • Define any required credentials - User name and Password
Click Test Connectivity to test the proxy configuration settings.

Caution: Passwords for proxy credentials must not exceed 31 characters.

Tasks

To configure the HTTP proxy:
  1. Click Edit.
  2. Enter a DNS-resolved host name or IP address for Proxy Server Address.
  3. Enter Proxy Port number.
  4. Select Credentials Required check box if needed.
    Enter user name and password.
    • Proxy User Name
    • Proxy Password
    • Verify Password must match Proxy Password
  5. Click Apply to retain new settings.
To use the HTTP proxy when retrieving Internet data (for example, Dell host warranty retrival
  1. Select Use Proxy check box.
  2. Click Test Connection to validate settings.
  3. Click Apply.

Related Topics

View or download Dell virtualization documentation at: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/eslvmwre/
View or download Dell hardware documentation for PowerEdge™ Servers