How to Set Proxy in VMware Identity Manager (Workspace ONE Access) Appliance

Setting a proxy for the VMware Identity Manager (now known as VMware Workspace ONE Access) appliance allows it to connect to the internet or internal networks through a proxy server for updates, communication with other services, or outbound access.

Based on the provided reference, here's how you can configure the proxy settings within the VMware Identity Manager appliance console:

Steps to Configure Proxy Settings

Configuring a proxy for the appliance is done through its administrative interface. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Console: Access the VMware Identity Manager console. Navigate to the Appliance Settings > VA Configuration page.
2. Manage Configuration: On the VA Configuration page, click the Manage Configuration button.
3. Administrator Login: Log in with the administrator user password for the appliance configuration.
4. Access Proxy Settings: Once logged in to the configuration management page, click on Proxy Configuration.
5. Enable Proxy: Toggle the option to Enable Proxy.
6. Enter Proxy Details: In the Proxy host with port text box, enter the hostname or IP address of your proxy server followed by the port number (e.g., proxy.example.com:8080).
7. Save Configuration: Save the changes to apply the proxy settings.

Reference Steps Used:

• 1. Log in to the VMware Identity Manager console and navigate to the Appliance Settings VA Configuration page.
• 2. Click Manage Configuration, log in with the admin user password, and click Proxy Configuration.
• 3. Enable Proxy.
• 4. In the Proxy host with port text box, enter the proxy name and port number.

Configuration Details

When configuring the proxy, you will typically need:

• Proxy Host: The IP address or hostname of the proxy server.
• Proxy Port: The port number the proxy server listens on (commonly 8080 or 3128).

While the provided reference focuses on the core proxy host and port, enterprise proxy configurations might also involve:

• Authentication: If your proxy requires a username and password.
• No Proxy For: A list of hosts or domains that should be accessed directly, bypassing the proxy.

Always ensure the proxy server is accessible from the Identity Manager appliance and that any necessary firewall rules are in place.

It is important to note that these instructions apply specifically to configuring the proxy settings for the VMware Identity Manager (Workspace ONE Access) appliance itself, which is distinct from setting proxy configurations within virtual machines running on a different VMware product like VMware Workstation.