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SSL Application

35.1 Overview

You use SSL application objects in SSL VPN. Configure an SSL application object to specify the type of application and the address of the local computer, server, or web site SSL users are to be able to access. You can apply one or more SSL application objects in the VPN > SSL VPN screen for a user account/user group.

35.1.1What You Can Do in this Chapter

•Use the SSL Application screen (Section 35.2 on page 434) 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 35.2.1 on page 435).

•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 35.2.1 on page 435).

35.1.2What You Need to Know

Application Types

You can configure the following SSL application on the ZyWALL.

•Web-based

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

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.

Remote Desktop Connections

Use SSL VPN to allow remote users to manage LAN computers. Depending on the functions supported by the remote desktop software, they can install or remove software, run programs, change settings, and open, copy, create, and delete files. This is useful for troubleshooting, support, administration, and remote access to files and programs.

 

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