Configuring an HTTP proxy
File Gateways support configuration of an HTTP proxy.
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The only proxy configuration that File Gateways support is HTTP.
If your gateway must use a proxy server to communicate to the internet, then you need to configure the HTTP proxy settings for your gateway. You do this by specifying an IP address and port number for the host running your proxy. After you do so, Storage Gateway routes all AWS endpoint traffic through your proxy server. Communications between the gateway and endpoints is encrypted, even when using the HTTP proxy. For information about network requirements for your gateway, see Network and firewall requirements.
To configure an HTTP proxy for a File Gateway
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Log in to your gateway's local console:
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For more information on logging in to the VMware ESXi local console, see Accessing the Gateway Local Console with VMware ESXi.
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For more information on logging in to the Microsoft Hyper-V local console, see Access the Gateway Local Console with Microsoft Hyper-V.
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For more information on logging in to the local console for the Linux Kernel-Based Virtual Machine (KVM), see Accessing the Gateway Local Console with Linux KVM.
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From the AWS Appliance Activation - Configuration main menu, enter the corresponding numeral to select Configure HTTP Proxy.
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From the AWS Appliance Activation HTTP Proxy Configuration menu, enter the corresponding numeral for the task you want to perform:
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Configure HTTP proxy - You will need to supply a host name and port to complete configuration.
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View current HTTP proxy configuration - If an HTTP proxy is not configured, the message
HTTP Proxy not configuredis displayed. If an HTTP proxy is configured, the host name and port of the proxy are displayed. -
Remove an HTTP proxy configuration - The message
HTTP Proxy Configuration Removedis displayed.
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Restart your VM to apply your HTTP configuration settings.
