Enabling communication with the Log Database when integrated with Forefront TMG

Before you begin

Applies to:
  • Forcepoint URL Filtering, v8.5.x

When you install Log Server, TMG must be configured to permit communication with the Log Database. This must be completed before Internet activity can be logged.

Steps

  1. On the TMG machine, open the Forefront TMG management console (Start > Programs > Microsoft Forefront TMG > Forefront TMG Management).
  2. In the left navigation pane, select Firewall Policy.
  3. On the Tasks tab (on the right side of the console), click Edit System Policy. The System Policy Editor dialog box appears.
  4. Under Configuration Groups, select Logging > Remote Logging (SQL).
  5. On the To tab, click Add.
  6. Select Networks > Internal, and then click Add.
    You are returned to the System Policy Editor dialog box.
  7. On the General tab, select Enable this configuration group.
  8. Click OK to accept your changes.
    You are returned to the management console.
  9. Click Apply at the top of the window to save the changes and update the configuration.