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About security, Using the secure sockets layer – HP OpenView Storage Management Appliance and Software User Manual

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Configuring the Storage Management Appliance Software

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Storage Management Appliance Software V2.0 User Guide

About Security

The Storage Management Appliance Software is capable of securely allowing

users with various privilege levels to work with your storage devices and

applications. The security feature allows you to set up users with different

privilege levels and optionally use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) when sending

sensitive information. The system maintains audit information that allows an

administrator to review user activities.

Using the Secure Sockets Layer

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol for safely transmitting data via a web

browser. You can use SSL with the Storage Management Appliance Software to

ensure that sensitive data, such as password information, cannot be viewed by

others on the network.
To set the Management Appliance to use SSL, change the http in the browser’s

location bar to https, and then press Enter. Alternatively, you can click the

Secure Site link that appears on some pages such as the Create New User page

(

Figure 20

). This action refreshes the interface into a secure site with https in the

browser’s location bar.
If you are the Management Appliance system administrator, you can change the

default ports used for both the encrypted (SSL) and non-encrypted data exchange.

Choose Settings > Network > Administration Web Site to display the required

page.