Remote-access Guide

zentyal remote access

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How to use Zentyal as name server on a private network?

You now have access to the data server from both remote clients. If you want to use the local Zentyal DNS service through the private network, you need to configure these clients to use Zentyal as name server. Otherwise, it will not be possible to access services offered by the hosts in the LAN by name, but only by IP address.

How does Zentyal work with external clients?

If Zentyal server is both the VPN server and the gateway (most common case), this option is indifferent. If this option is not checked, the external client will access through the VPN to the advertised networks, but will use the local connection to access to Internet and/or rest of the reachable networks.

How does OpenVPN™ work with Zentyal?

When you Save changes in the Dashboard, you can see a new OpenVPN™ daemon running as a client and the target connection directed towards another Zentyal server configured as a server. The propagation of routes can take a few minutes.

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How do I set up zentyal?

Place the ISO media into your machine appropriate drive, reboot the machine and instruct the BIOS to boot from Zentyal ISO. On the first Zentyal installation screen choose the language for installation process and press [enter] key to continue. 2. On the next screen select Install Zentyal 5.0.

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How do I log into zentyal?

Once you have installed Zentyal, you can access Zentyal's administrative web interface using its own graphical environment included in the installer, or from any point of the internal network, using the address: “https://ip_address:8443”, where ip_address is the IP address or the hostname on which Zentyal is installed.

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Resources

Zentyal is easy to use and we also provide all the necessary resources to get you started.

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How to access Zentyal web interface?

Once you have installed Zentyal you can access Zentyal’s administrative web interface using its own graphical environment included in the installer, or from any point of the internal network, using the address: “ https://ip_address:8443 ”, where ip_address is the IP address or the hostname on which Zentyal is installed. This web administration page is always accessed using HTTPS, so, the first time, the browser will ask you whether you trust the site. You can safely accept the self-generated certificate.

How to apply changes to Zentyal?

First, changes must be accepted in the module forms, then, to make these changes effective and apply them permanently, you must click on the Save Changes button in the top menu. This button will only appear if there are any unsaved changes. By clicking on this button you will see a confirmation dialogue where you can also discard unsaved changes. An exception to this rule is the users and groups management. Here the changes are applied directly to the LDAP database.

How does Zentyal work?

Zentyal uses a modular design in which each module manages a different service. To configure each of these services you must enable the corresponding module from Module Status. All those functions that have been selected during the installation will be enabled automatically.

When you configure an interface to make DHCP requests, you are not configuring only the IP address but also the?

When you configure an interface to make DHCP requests you are not configuring only the IP address but also the DNS servers and gateway. This is usual for hosts within the local network or for external interfaces connected to the infrastructure routers.

What happens if you don't enable the module?

If you haven’t enabled the module yet it will be running with the default configuration set by the distribution.

When you enable a module, what is the first thing you do?

The first time you enable a module you are asked to accept the set of actions that will be carried out and the configuration files that will be overwritten. After you have accepted all the actions and listed files you must save changes in order to apply the configuration. Confirmation to enable a module.

Does Internet Explorer have Zentyal?

Some older versions of Internet Explorer may have problems accessing the Zentyal interface. It is recommended to always use the latest stable version of our browser for better compatibility with standards and security. The login screen asks for the username and password.

Step 1: Integrate Windows System in PDC Domain

1. Logon with administrator local account and go to the left side on the taskbar and click right on the network icon, then Open Network and Sharing Center and click on Ethernet.

Step 2: Manage Remote Zentyal PDC from Windows System

Now that everything is correct and working is time to install the software needed to remote access Zentyal PDC Samba Server.

How to configure Zentyal as a VPN?

You must give a name to the client and enable the service. You can configure the client manually or automatically by using the bundle provided by the VPN server. If you do not use the bundle, you must introduce the IP address and protocol-port for the server accepting requests. The tunnel password and certificates used by the client will also be required. These certificates must have been created by the same certification authority that the server uses.

Where is the VPN widget in Zentyal?

You need to add this widget from Configure widgets, located in the upper part of the Dashboard.

What is Zentyal CA certificate?

Certificate that will show the server to its clients. The Zentyal CA issues a certificate for the server by default, with the name vpn-<yourvpnname>. Unless you want to import an external certificate, usually you maintain this configuration.

What is the goal of a remote server?

Your goal is to connect the data server with other two remote clients ( Business manager and Client) and also the remote clients to each other.

Does Zentyal automatically change the VPN server name?

The following configuration parameters are added automatically and can be edited if necessary: port/protocol, certificate (Zentyal will create one automatically using the VPN server name) and network address. The VPN network addresses are assigned both to the server and the clients. If you need to change the network address , you must make sure that there is no conflict with a local network. In addition, you will automatically be notified of local networks, i.e. the networks connected directly to the network interfaces of the host, through the private network.

Does Zentyal require a certificate?

Note that you also need a certificate for the VPN server. However, Zentyal will issue this certificate automatically when the new VPN server is created. In this scenario, Zentyal acts as a Certification Authority. Once you have the certificates, then configure the Zentyal VPN server by selecting Create a new server.

Does Zentyal support road warriors?

Zentyal can be configure d to support remote clients (sometimes known as road warriors). This means a Zentyal server acting as a gateway and VPN server with multiple local area networks (LAN) behind it, allowing external clients (the road warriors) to connect to the local network via the VPN service. Zentyal and remote VPN clients. ...

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