AHostis an application server(s) that offers private services that are accessible by the WPC. The Host is reachable by the tunnel IP address(es) assigned to it on connection. If a domain name is provided to it, it is accessible via that domain name as well. In order to define granular services for access control to the Host,ApplicationsandIP servicesmust be configured. or an Application that needs to be accessible using IP address, an IP Serviceneeds to be configured. When anIP Serviceis configured, aRoutealso needs to be defined.
TheAdd Host configuration starts with an intention-based configuration wizard that can be skipped to continue with the form-based Host configuration.
It is recommended that you use the wizard for the following reasons:
Configuration steps are tailored based on your intention(s) behind connecting your network to CloudConnexa so that no needed configuration is missed
Collection of information and sequencing of actions is done in a logical progression making it easier to understand and get your network connected
Connector installation and testing is integrated as one of the steps
Additional steps outside of network configuration are also included to ensure proper setup
Add A Host Using Wizard
To Configure aHostusing the setup Wizard, follow the procedures below:
Define Host Details
Sign in to the CloudConnexa administration portal at
https://cloud.openvpn.com
.Navigate toHosts.
ClickAdd Host. You may clickSkip Wizardand Add a Host using Form-based Configuration.
Enter a HostName.
(Optional) Enter the HostDomain Name(ex: myhost.example.com).
Note
To add anApplicationas a route to a Host, you must add a domain name here.
(Optional) Enter aDescription.
Add Connector
A Connector is an unattended device that provides constant connectivity to CloudConnexa. You can create multiple network Connectors forhigh availability and load balancing. It is recommended to choose the closest region to the location, where your Connector will be deployed.
Enter aNameto identify the Connector.
Select theRegion. Note, the default Region is selected. At this point, you have defined your Host and its Connector. You may clickFinishto exit the setup Wizard, and deploy the Connector at a later time, or proceed toDeploy Host Connector.
(Optional) Enter aDescription.
ClickAdd Connectorto add additional Connectors
ClickNext.
Deploy Host Connector
To deploy the Connector onto your Host, follow the procedure below:
Select theConnector Type.
Choose where you would like to deploy your Connector
Follow the setup Wizard to deploy your Connector
ClickNext.
Important
To establish connectivity with your Host, you will need to configure at least one Application or IP Service.
To add a route to either an Application or IP Service, follow the procedures below:
(Optional) Add a Host Application
If you choose to add an IP Service instead, clickNext.
AnApplicationcan be configured to be accessible by a Host (for public domains accessible by the Host, or private domains hosted on the Host). An Application can be configured only if the Host has been given a domain name. To configure an Application using the setup wizard, follow the procedure below:
Note
You may also specify subdomains.
Enter anApplication Name.
Enter a Domain (ex:
myNetwork.example.com
)Note: You may also specify subdomains here.Select anApplication Type(Protocols and/or Ports):
(Optional) enter aDescription.
ClickAdd.
To add additional Applications, click theAdd Applicationbutton
ClickNext.
AnIP Servicecan be configured to be accessible by a Host. To connect an IP Service using the setup wizard, follow the procedure below:
(Optional) Add a Host IP Service
Enter aNameto identify the IP Service.
Select theService Type(Protocols and/or Ports):
All
Custom
ClickSave
(Optional) enter aDescription.
ClickAdd.
To add additional IP Services, click theAdd IP Servicebutton
ClickNext.
Configure an Access Group
Access Groups are used to define access control policies betweenSources(i.e. Who?) User Groups, Hosts, Networks, andDestinations(i.e. What?) Applications / IP Services, User Groups, Host, and Networks.
You can create a new Access Group or update existing Access Group to define access to newly created Host and/or Applications/IP Services. After configuring an Access Group(s) clickFinish. You will be redirected to the created Host.
By default, an Access Group WPC topology is set to Full-Mesh, which means that all connected devices can freely access each other. You can edit or delete the default group only when more than one group exists. To configure granular access controls, change your WPC topology toCustom.
Create a new Access Group
ClickCreate Access Group.
Enter anAccess Group Name.
Enter anAccess Group Name.
(Optional) Enter aDescription.
Select aDestination(What gets accessed).
ClickCreate.
After configuring an Access Group(s) clickFinish. You will be redirected to the newly created Host Overview screen.
Add A Host Using Form-based Configuration
To add a Host from the form-based Host configuration, follow the procedures below:
Sign in to the CloudConnexa administration portal at
https://cloud.openvpn.com
.ClickAdd Host.
ClickSkip Wizard.
Enter a HostName.
Enter the HostDomain Name(ex:
myhost.example.com
).To add anApplicationas a route to a Host, you must add a domain name here
(Optional) Enter aDescription.
Add Connector
Enter aNameto identify the Connector.
Select aRegionclosest to your Host.
Note
The default Region is already selected.
(Optional) Enter aDescription.
You may add additional Connectors by clickingAdd Connector.
Note
You must configure either an Application and/or an IP Service.
(Optional) Add a Host Application
To add an Application, follow these procedures:
Click theApplicationstab.
ClickAdd Application.
Note
To add additional Applications, clickAdd Application
(Optional) Enter the ApplicationDomain(ex:
myhost.example.com
).Note
This Domain will append the selected Host domain name (ex:
domain.myhost.example.com
)Select aService Type(Protocol and/or Port):
All
Custom
ClickSave
(Optional) Add a Host Application
To add an Application, follow these procedures:
Click theApplicationstab.
ClickAdd Application.
Note
To add additional Applications, clickAdd Application
(Optional) Enter the ApplicationDomain(ex:
myhost.example.com
).Note
This Domain will append the selected Host domain name (ex:
domain.myhost.example.com
)Select aService Type(Protocol and/or Port):
All
Custom
ClickSave
(Optional) Add a Host IP Service
Click theIP Servicestab.
ClickAdd IP Service.
Enter aNameto identify the IP Service.
Select aService Type:
All
Custom
Click Save
(Optional) enter aDescription.
ClickAdd.
Configure Access Groups
To learn more abut access control policies for the newly created Host, seeCloudConnexa Access Group.
Update a Host
You may update or delete a Host, its Applications, IP Services, and Connectors. To do so, follow the procedures below:
Navigate toHosts.
Click the edit icon (pencil) of the Host to be updated.
ClickUpdatewhen complete.
Delete a Host
Navigate toHosts.
Select the checkbox of the Host to be deleted.
Click the delete icon (trash can).
ClickRemove.
Update an Application
Navigate toHosts > Applications.
Click the edit icon (pencil) of the Application to be updated.
ClickUpdatewhen complete.
Delete an Application
Navigate toHosts>Applications.
Click the delete icon (trash can) of the Application to be removed.
ClickRemove.
Update IP Services
Navigate toHosts> IP Services.
Click the edit icon (pencil) next to theIP Serviceto be updated.
ClickUpdatewhen complete.
Delete an IP Service
Navigate toHosts> IP Services.
Click the edit icon (pencil) of the IP Service to be deleted.
ClickRemove.
Update Connector
Navigate toHosts> Connectors.
Click the edit icon (pencil) next to theConnectorto be updated.
ClickUpdatewhen complete.
Delete Connector
Navigate toHost> Connectors.
Click the kebab menu (three dots) of the Connector to be deleted.
ClickDelete.
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