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CHAPTER
5
DSWebview Browser-
Based Software
About the DSWebview Software
Most of the DS Management Software suite functions can be performed through the World Wide
Web using the DSWebview Server. The DSWebview Server allows DS users access from a web
browser using a Video Session window running as a Java™ applet and provides secure, browser-
based access to virtually any data center device.
The DSWebview brower-based software provides a HyperText Transfer Protocol, Secure (HTTPS)
version of the DS Management Software Node Manager to a browser Client via Active Server
Pages (ASPs). Remote KVM and serial Video Session windows may be launched from the ASP
Node Manager via Java applets.
DSWebview Software Components
The DSWebview software is comprised of the following major components that reside on the IIS
web server:
• Web Pages - ASPs are provided for functions such as user login, display of server lists and
session launching.
• DSAuth Proxy Server - This component serves as a relay between the web browser and the
DSAuth Server.
• DS appliance proxy (DSInterface component) - This component serves as a relay between the
web browser and a DS appliance, such as a DS1800 switch, DSR switch or CPS serial over IP
network appliance.
• Applets - Video and Telnet application viewer applets are installed on the web server so they
can be uploaded to browser clients as needed.
Figure 5.1 illustrates the components of the DSWebview software. DS appliance configuration is
accomplished through the DSView management software window; a web component is not
provided for this purpose.