Create an HTTPS binding for your site

For secure communications, HTTPS binding is recommended.

Prerequisite

• Configure certificates on the FactoryTalk ViewPoint server and the client computers. For more information about configuring Web Server Security, see Microsoft TechNet: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731278(v=ws.10).aspx

To create an HTTPS binding for your site

1. On the FactoryTalk ViewPoint server, from Control Panel, select Administrative Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
2. From the Connections pane, select Default Web Site.
3. From the Actions pane, click Bindings.
4. In the Site Bindings dialog box, click Add.
5. In the Add Site Binding dialog box, specify the following:
   • From the Type list, select https.
   • From the IP address list, select All Unassigned.
   • In the Port box, enter 443.
   • From the SSL certificate list, select the certificate you created.
6. Click OK and close the Site Bindings dialog box.
7. From the Connections pane, select FTVP.
   1. In the /FTVP Home pane, double-click SSL Settings, select the Require SSL check box, and select the Accept option.
   2. From the Actions pane, click Apply.
8. From the Connections pane, select VPAdminHTML5.
   1. In the /VPAdminHTML5 Home pane, double-click SSL Settings, select the Require SSL check box, and select the Accept option.
   2. From the Actions pane, click Apply.
9. Close the IIS Manager and restart the FactoryTalk ViewPoint server to apply the changes.

For more information about adding a binding to a site, see Microsoft TechNet: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ac19cc3c-7be9-44ef-8ea6-3af39fe69a7b

After creating an HTTPS binding for your site, enter the following URL to connect to the web application, replacing computer_name_or_ip_address with the common name specified in the certificate:

https://computer_name_or_ip_address/FTVP

See also

Enable administration security

Enable web application security

Connect to a web application