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Web Security required external resources
Deployment and Installation Center | Web Security Solutions | Version 7.8.x
Websense software relies on the following external resources and network characteristics to function properly in your network.
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Websense software provides policy enforcement in TCP/IP-based networks only.
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A DNS server is used to resolve requested URLs to an IP address. Network Agent, Content Gateway, or your third-party integration product requires efficient DNS performance. DNS servers should be fast enough to support Websense policy enforcement without becoming overloaded.
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If Websense software is configured to apply user- and group-based policies, User Service queries the directory service for user information. Although these users and group relationships are cached by Websense software, directory service machines must have the resources to respond rapidly if Websense software requests user information. See System requirements for this version for supported directory services.
For information on configuring Websense software to communicate with a supported directory service, see the Web Security Help. Websense software does not need to run on the same operating system as the directory service.
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The ability to connect to resources such as the DNS server and directory services is critical to Websense software. Minimize network latency for efficient Filtering Service performance. Excessive delays under high load circumstances can impact Filtering Service and may cause lapses in policy enforcement.
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A supported version of Microsoft SQL Server is required to host the Log Database, which stores reporting data for Websense Web Security solutions. See System requirements for this version for supported SQL Server versions.
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