Cognos ReportNetTM Installation and Configuration Guide

Chapter 1: ReportNet
Firewall Considerations
When Framework Manager communicates directly with the dispatcher, communications issues
can arise. If Framework Manager is installed outside a firewall that protects the ReportNet
server, measures must be taken to ensure that communication can occur through the firewall, as
shown below.
Framework
Manager
Firewall
Firewall
Communication with
ReportNet server
1
2
3 3
Web server
ReportNet gateway
ReportNet
server
To avoid this requirement, you can install Framework Manager in the same architectural tier as
the ReportNet server, as shown below.
Firewall
Framework
Manager
Firewall
1
2
Web server
ReportNet gateway
ReportNet
server
Communication with
ReportNet server
3 3
Configuration Requirements
Framework Manager communicates with the ReportNet server, which can be installed on one or
more Web servers. To publish models, you must configure Framework Manager to communicate
with the dispatcher, either through the gateway or directly. This is done by configuring the SDK
URI.
You must ensure that Framework Manager can communicate with ReportNet components. On
the computer where Framework Manager is installed, configure cryptographic properties and
the following environment properties:
• Gateway URI
• SDK URI
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