The Correlation Engine uses the following ports to communicate with other components.
For Sentinel Correlation Engine to work properly, ensure that the following ports are open on the firewall:
|
Ports |
Direction |
Required/Optional |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TCP 1099 and 2000 |
Inbound |
Optional |
Used together by monitoring tools to connect to Sentinel server process using Java Management Extensions (JMX). |
|
TCP 61616 |
Outbound |
Required |
Initiates a connection to the Sentinel server. |
In addition to the above ports, the following ports are open on Sentinel Correlation Engine appliance.
|
Ports |
Direction |
Required/Optional |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TCP 22 |
Inbound |
Required |
Used for secure shell access to the Sentinel appliance. |
|
TCP 54984 |
Inbound |
Required |
Used by the Sentinel Appliance Management Console (WebYaST). Also used by the Sentinel appliance for the update service. |
|
TCP 443 |
Outbound |
Required |
Initiates a connection to the NetIQ appliance software update repository on the Internet or a Subscription Management Tool service in your network. |
|
TCP 80 |
Outbound |
Optional |
Initiates a connection to the Subscription Management Tool. |