Using a Proxy to Connect Devices and the Deployment Server

About this task

Note: You can only set a proxy for Windows Mobile/CE and Windows Desktop Classic devices. Other device types will continue to connect directly to the SOTI MobiControl deployment server.

To route the device connection to the deployment server through a proxy:

Procedure

  1. Open the SOTI MobiControl Administration Utility and choose Deployment Server from the menu on the left side of the window.
  2. Enter the proxy address into the Primary Agent Address field using the following format:
    Proxy TypeFormat
    HTTP(S) http://Username:Password@ProxyServer:ProxyPort/DeploymentServerAddress:DeploymentServerPort
    SOCKS One of:
    • socks://Username:Password@ProxyServer:ProxyPort/DeploymentServerAddress:DeploymentServerPort
    • socks://ProxyServer:ProxyPort/DeploymentServerAddress:DeploymentServerPort
  3. Click Apply to save your proxy settings.