Setting up forward proxy for HTTP Server

Set up forward proxy for an IBM HTTP Server for i instance using the IBM Web Administration for i interface.

Configure your HTTP Server for forward proxy using the Web Administration for i interface. Only the steps necessary to configure a forward proxy are discussed.

To configure your HTTP Server for forward proxy, do the following:

1. Click the Manage tab.
2. Click the HTTP Servers subtab.
3. Select your HTTP Server from the Server list.
4. Select Global configuration from the Server area list.
   Note: To configure a forward proxy for a virtual host, select the virtual host from the Server area list. See JKL Toy Company creates virtual hosts on HTTP Server for more information.
5. Expand Server Properties.
6. Click Proxy.
7. Click the Forward Proxy tab in the form.
8. Select Enabled from the Forward proxy capabilities list.
9. Enter the domain default in the Default domain for unqualified requests field. The default domain is used if a request does not contain a domain name. For example, http:\\www, does not contain a domain name.
   Note: The remaining fields are not required to set up forward proxy for your HTTP Server. Edit the default values now or return to this form at a later time.
10. Click OK.