The Management Console

The Management Console is the administrative interface for the Application Server. This product component is used to configure Application Control and Device Control.

You can install the console on one or more computers, including the database or Application Server hosts.

The Management Console does not connect directly to the database. All communication with the database is conducted via the Application Server(s). The Management Console and Application Server use Remote Procedure Call (RPC) protocol authenticate encrypted communications.

You use the console to:

• Define administrator roles.
• Monitor system administrator and user activity logs and options.
• Define default settings for administrative tools.
• Generate standard or custom reports. When you are using Device Control, you can:
• Manage access to removable storage devices.
• Authorize user access to specific CD/DVD media for use with CD/DVD drives.
• Encrypt removable media and devices.
• View lists of files and data transferred using authorized media.
• View the content of files transferred using authorized removable storage devices.
• View information about user attempts to access or connect unauthorized removable storage devices.

When you are using Application Control, you can:

• Build and manage centrally authorized lists of executable files, scripts, and macros.
• Organize authorized application software files into logical file groups.
• Assign file groups to users and user groups.
• Manage and maintain the software authorization database.