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SSL Application

42.1 Overview

You use SSL application objects in SSL VPN. Configure an SSL application object to specify a service and a corresponding IP address of the server on the local network. You can apply one or more SSL application objects in the VPN > SSL VPN screen for a user account/user group.

42.1.1What You Can Do in the SSL Application Screens

•Use the SSL Application screen (Section 42.2 on page 658) to view the ZyWALL’s configured SSL application objects.

•Use the SSL Application Edit screen to create or edit web-based application objects to allow remote users to access an application via standard web browsers (Section 42.2.1 on page 659).

•You can also use the SSL Application Edit screen to specify the name of a folder on a Linux or Windows file server which remote users can access using a standard web browser (Section 42.2.2 on page 660).

42.1.2What You Need to Know About SSL Application Objects

Application Types

You can configure the following types of SSL applications on the ZyWALL.

•Web-based

A web-based application allows remote users to access an intranet site using standard web browsers.

•File sharing

Configure file sharing to allow users to access files on the intranet.

Remote User Screen Links

Available SSL application names are displayed as links in remote user screens. Depending on the application type, remote users can simply click the links or follow the steps in the pop-up dialog box to access.

42.1.3 Example: Specifying a Web Site for Access

This example shows you how to create a web-based application for an internal web site. The address of the web site is http://info with web page encryption.

 

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