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Configure the Connection to the Policy Server

You configure the Administrative UI and Policy Server connection so SiteMinder administrators can use the Administrative UI to manage policy information through the Policy Server. You configure the connection from the Administrative UI.

To configure the Administrative UI and Policy Server connection

1. Open a supported web browser and enter the following:

   http://host.domain/iam/siteminder/adminui

   The Administrative UI login screen appears.

2. Log in as a super user.
3. Click Administration, Admin UI.
4. Click Policy Server Connections, Register Policy Server Connection.

   The Register Policy Server Connection pane opens.

   Note: Click Help for descriptions of settings and controls, including their respective requirements and limits.

5. Type a connection name in the Name field on the General group box.
6. Type the name or IP address of the Policy Server host system in the Policy Server Host field.
7. Type the Policy Server authentication port in the Policy Server Port field.

   Note: This value must match the value in the Authentication port (TCP) field on the Settings tab in the Policy Server Management Console. The default authentication port is 44442.

8. Type the client name and passphrase you created using the registration tool in the fields on the General group box.
9. Select the FIPS only mode radio button.
10. Click Submit.

    The connection between the Administrative UI and Policy Server is configured. The shared secret the Administrative UI and Policy Server use to establish an encrypted connection is encrypted using FIPS-approved algorithms.

You have completed the process for re–registering the Administrative UI.