Configure the web proxy for the Connect service

Complete this task if your organization uses a web proxy server to connect to the Internet. It is recommended to use the same web proxy server in the Connect component as in the BEMS-Core component. When you configure the web proxy, the BEMS Connect configuration file (GoodConnectServer.exe.config) updates the GD_APN_PROXY_HTTP_HOST and GD_APN_PROXY_HTTP_PORT parameters. For more information about the BEMS Connect configuration file, see Understanding the BEMS-Connect configuration file.
  1. In the BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Server Dashboard, under BlackBerry Services Configuration, click Connect.
  2. If necessary, click Service Account and enter the BEMS service account credentials.
  3. Click Web Proxy.
  4. Select the Use Web Proxy checkbox.
  5. Type the proxy web address and port number.
  6. In the Proxy Authentication Type drop-down list, select one of the following authentication types:
    • Basic authentication requires a user name and password by the Connect service to authenticate a request.
    • Digest authentication is more secure because it applies a hash function to the password before sending it over the network.
    • None, if no authentication is required.
    Note: If you specify an authentication type, the Connect service username and password are automatically populated based on the Windows domain service account you assigned to the Connect service under Configuring Windows Services.
  7. Optionally, specify a domain.
  8. Optionally, click Test to verify the connection to the web proxy.
  9. Click Save.