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Create or Reuse a Host Configuration Object (r12.0 SP2)

When a SiteMinder Web Agent starts, it uses use a Host Configuration object to make an initial connection to a SiteMinder Policy Server. You need a Host Configuration object to operate the Agent for SharePoint. This section describes how to create a Host Configuration object, but if you are an experienced SiteMinder user, you can also reuse an existing Host Configuration object instead.

To create a host configuration object

1. Click Host Configuration, Create Host Configuration.

   The Create Host Configuration: Host Configuration Search Screen appears.

2. Click Create a copy of an object of type Host Configuration, and then click Submit.

   The Create Host Configuration: dialog appears.

3. Enter a distinctive name and an optional description.
4. Click Add, and then enter the IP Address or fully qualified domain name of the computer which hosts the Policy Server.
5. Click Submit.

   The confirmation screen appears.

6. Click OK.

   The Host Configuration Object is created.