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Surf Control 5.5 manual 9Web Filter Maintenance Tools

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THE WEB FILTER MANAGER

Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

To help continue Web Filter’s effective performance, the following tools are available on the Maintenance tab:

Figure 6-7Maintenance tab

Table 6-9Web Filter Maintenance Tools

Tool	Description
Web Filter Settings	You can configure how SurfControl Web Filter monitors Internet traffic and
	actions that it performs when blocking access to sites. For more details about
	the Web Filter settings, see Chapter 9.

Virtual Control Agent Settings	You can configure the VCA Service settings with this tool. For more details
	about the VCA Service Settings, see Chapter 10.
	Note: The VCA Service is only available for licensed copies of Web Filter. You
		can still use the standalone version of the VCA (via Custom
		Categorization) during the 30 day trial period.

Database Management	You can perform the following database management tasks from this tool:
	•	Archive
	•	Purge
	•	Compact
	•	Delete
	•	Restore
	For more details about the Database Management tool, see Chapter 11.

Database Updater	You can configure how you update your database from the flat files created by
	Web Filter. For more details about the Database Updater, see Chapter 11.

Scheduler	You can configure various events to run at times you specify with this tool. For
	more details about the Scheduler, see Chapter 12.

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Contents

SurfControl Web Filter Trademarks SurfControl Web Filter Table of Contents Rules Administrator Real Time Monitor Appendix 145 Chapter Introduction to Web FilterAbout Surfcontrol WEB Filter Basic Configuration Introduction Basic Service Settings Accessing the Service SettingsUnderstanding the Settings Restart the Web Filter ServiceConfigure Subnets Subnet MonitoringSelect Do not Monitor traffic to or from these subnets Ignore Subnets Mail NotificationsSelect Only Monitor traffic to or from these subnets For more details on the other Service Settings, see Chapter More InformationInitial Monitored Data Settings Default Monitor SettingsAccessing the Monitor Settings 1Monitor Settings Tab DescriptionEZPeer 2List of File Types File Type Group File Extensions MonitoredBasic Rule Configuration Recommendations for Creating and Applying RulesScheduling Tasks Remote Administration What the Remote Administration Client does Rules Administrator Create and edit rulesPrerequisites Licensing Licensing WEB Filter Entering a WEB Filter License KEYPrivacy Edition What IT does Comparing the Standard and Privacy EditionsAction Standard Edition Privacy Edition 3SRC Reports Type Standard Edition Privacy EditionPrivacy Edition Features Change the Manager and Union PasswordsViewing User Details From the Monitored Users Tasks, select View User Details Privacy Edition Features Web Filter Manager Opening the WEB Filter Manager 1Web Filter ManagerWorking with the WEB Filter Manager Navigation PaneCentral Pane Information Pane What Can Be SeenNavigation tree item Data viewed Tasks 1Web Filter Manager Navigation items Surfcontrol WEB Filter Data DisplayedTasks Add Database Refresh Server StatusWEB Filter Server Server Information DashboardSection Data Tasks Monitored Data DataFilters How Data is sorted in the Web Filter ManagerCreating a Custom Filter Users Summary User InformationDetail User Information Users Section Tasks Update Configuration Monitor SettingsMonitored Data Tasks Create New File Type GroupsAdding New Protocols And Ports Click New PortMonitored Users Tasks Unmonitoring Destinations or UsersRefresh PrintRename User Get Friendly NameGet User Name Change GroupsMonitor Settings for Users Option DescriptionMonitored Connections Tasks Task DescriptionDestinations Summary Destination InformationDetail Destination Information Tasks Monitored Destinations Tasks UnmonitorGo To Site Submit DestinationSet Category Categories Summary Category InformationDetail Category Information Categories Categories Tasks Content Protection Tool DescriptionMaintenance 9Web Filter Maintenance ToolsMaintenance Rules Administrator Guidelines for Rule Creation Creating Rules Introduction Rule Objects Creating a New Rule ObjectWhere Installed Objects seen WHO ObjectsMonitored Workstations Active Directory, NT and NetWare Domain ObjectsCreating User Defined WHO Objects User-defined Who ObjectsMobile Who Objects Who ListsMAC Address MAC Address is the Physical Address entryAgain, the MAC Addresses are the Physical Address entries Subnet Object Who List ObjectsWhere Objects Creating User Defined Where ObjectsIpconfig /all Make a note of the IP Address and Subnet Mask entries Category Object SurfControl Categories Custom CategoriesExample Where Lists 11Where List object dialog boxWhat Objects PROTOCOLS/PORTS ObjectsProtocol Group Port P2P Streaming Media Precise Bandwidth Controls Object Filtering IM, P2P and Web Protocols by signatureApplication type Protocols What Lists 13What List dialog boxWhen Objects After WorkStart Time End Time Weekends 15After Work object propertiesWorktime 17Worktime object propertiesMB Volume Object Allowance ObjectsType of Allowance Volume Allowance Limit 10240 KB Minute Time ObjectAbout Browse Time Sensitivity Type of Allowance Allowance LimitStand-Alone Browsing Continuous BrowsingFrom +Browse Time Sensitivity Duration Total Browse time MinutesNotify Objects 21Notify Objects tabNotify Objects File Type Group File Extensions Default Http Deny page Objects25Default Http Deny Web AllowanceOther Http Deny page Objects Constructing Http Deny PagesViewing Another Collector Viewing Another Collector Real Time Monitor 1Real-Time Monitor Column Description2Real-Time Monitor Options dialog box Column Description Default Option Display ColumnsOther Settings Category ColorAssigning a Category Color Collector Details 3Collector DetailsStopping and Starting the REAL-TIME Monitor Stopping and Starting the Real-Time Monitor Web Filter Settings HOW to Configure the WEB Filter Settings Available Settings 1Web Filter service SettingsSTART/STOP Service TAB 2Start/Stop Service tabActive Directory TAB 3Active Directory tabSubnets TAB Subnet MonitoringSubnet Monitoring Ignore SubnetsIgnore Subnets Network Settings Advanced TABTCP/IP Name Resolution DNS Monitor to Database SettingsCategorization TAB CategorizationCompany Domains and Intranet Destinations Internet Threat Database Improvement ProgramProtocol Signatures TAB Ignored Ports TAB 7Ignored Ports tabUsername Resolution Creating NEW PortsEnterprise User Monitoring 9Real-Time Monitor Settings REAL-TIME Monitor TABDatabase TAB 10 Database tabDatabase Tab Mail Notifications TAB 11E-mail Notification tab Mail Notifications Tab Custom Categorization VCA in Evaluation Mode HOW IT WorksUsing Custom Categorization List of Destinations TABUsing Custom Categorization VCA Settings TAB Custom Categorization dialog, click the VCA Settings tabVCA Results TAB 3VCA Results tabUsing Custom Categorization VCA Service Settings 4VCA Service Control tab\Program Files\SurfControl\Web Filter\SpiderFiles Using Custom Categorization Databases Creating a NEW SQL Server Database Managing Databases 1The Database Management ToolArchive PurgeCompact DeleteClick Delete Now Restore Options Updating Your Database Updating Your Database Click Update Database Upgrading Your DatabaseIMPORTING/EXPORTING Databases Exporting Manually Categorized SitesImporting Manually Categorized Sites Scheduler Scheduler SCHEDULERIntroduction Command Line Available EventsDatabase Management Database Update Internet Threat Database Update Network Groups UpdateAppendix Contact Technical Support Location Contact information Sales and Feedback Index SurfControl Web Filter Administrator’s Guide