This option is used to configure proxy settings so that BackupAssist can access the internet for tasks such as posting Centralized Monitoring reports, license activation and sending diagnostic emails. The proxy settings defined in your web browser (or your machine’s group policy) are the default proxy settings. A specific proxy server can be entered here for BackupAssist to use.
To configure a Proxy setting in BackupAssist:
- Select the Settings tab.
- Select Proxy settings.
- Select which method BackupAssist should use for its proxy settings.
- Default settings (recommended for most users)
- Specific proxy
- Click OK
BackupAssist will use Internet Explorer proxy server settings defined either within the domain's Group Policy or the logged-in user's Internet Explorer configuration. If no proxy settings have been configured for Internet Explorer then a proxy server will not be used.
The Default settings applied to BackupAssist web requests will be taken from the following sources:
Internet Explorers configuration of a Windows user: Defined by the logged-in user under Internet Explorer's "Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings"
A Group Policy setup on the domain: These settings are defined within the Group Policy Management tools > Group Policy Object Editor, under User Configuration > Windows Settings > Internet Explorer Maintenance > Connection > Proxy Settings. Proxy settings defined within a Group Policy can be configured to override the logged-in user's Internet Explorer configuration.
Fill in the Proxy address and select a Port for your proxy server. Enter the credentials required to authenticate to it using the User name and Password fields. If your proxy server requires a more advanced configuration we recommend that you choose the Default settings option and configure your proxy server within Internet Explorer or the domain's Group Policy.