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You can configure the web server in the 'Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager'. You can find the IIS-Manager by the following steps:
•Windows Server 2016: Open the Server Manager, press the link 'Tools' and in the dropdown menu select the entry 'Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager'.
•Windows 10: Press 'Start' and search for 'inetmgr'.
Here you can find the steps how to add an custom URL or IP-address to access SpaceObServer Web Access in your browser.
1.Start the IIS-Manager.
2.In the left pane of the IIS-Manager, please navigate to the site 'SpaceObServer Web Access' and open the context-menu via right-click over this entry.
3.In the context menu, please select 'Edit Bindings...'. After that, a new window 'Site Bindings' appears.
4.The web page is accessible via all the addresses listed in the 'Site Bindings' window. Press the button 'Add' to add a new URL or IP-address.
5.Close the IIS-Manager.
6.Now SpaceObServer Web Access is accessible via your new added address.
Here you can find the steps how to connect the installation folder to your web server.
1.Start the IIS-Manager.
2.In the left pane of the IIS-Manager, please navigate to the site 'SpaceObServer Web Access' and open the context-menu via right-click over this entry.
3.In the context menu, please select 'Manage Website' > 'Advanced Settings...'. After that, the window 'Advanced Settings' appears.
4.In the window 'Advanced Settings', please change the 'Physical Path' to the installation path of SpaceObServer Web Access. That´s the path 'C:\Program Files\JAM Software\SpaceObServer Web Access' by default.
5.Close the window via the button 'OK'.
6.In the right pane, in the section 'Manage Website', please select 'Restart' to restart the web site.
7.Now the site SpaceObServer Web Access is bound to the installed data.
You should activate SSL encryption for SpaceObServer Web Access in the IIS manager to ensure encrypted data exchange. For production use you should configure a domain certificate, for testing you can use a self siged certificate.
1. Purchase SSL certificate from a trusted CA (e.g., DigiCert, Let's Encrypt, etc.)
2. Generate Certificate Signing Request (CSR) through IIS or certificate provider
3. Complete certificate validation process
4. Download certificate files (.crt and .key or .pfx)
1. Open Microsoft Management Console (mmc.exe)
2. Add Certificates snap-in for Local Computer
3. Navigate to Personal → Certificates
4. Right-click and select All Tasks → Import
5. Import the certificate file (.pfx or .crt with private key)
1. Open IIS Manager
2. Select server name in left panel
3. Double-click Server Certificates
4. Click Create Self-Signed Certificate in Actions panel
5. Enter friendly name (e.g., "SpaceObServer Web Access")
6. Select Web Hosting certificate store
7. Click OK
1. Right-click on the Web Access site
2. Select Edit Bindings
3. Click Add button
4. Configure binding:
- Type: https
- IP Address: All Unassigned (or specific IP)
- Port: 443
- Host name: Your server's FQDN (e.g., webaccess.company.com)
- SSL Certificate: Select your certificate from dropdown
1. Select your Web Access site in IIS Manager
2. Double-click SSL Settings
3. Check Require SSL
4. Select client certificate requirements:
- Ignore: No client certificates required
- Accept: Optional client certificates
- Require: Mandatory client certificates
5. Click Apply