Access the Planning Analytics Workspace administration tool remotely on Windows Server

On Windows Server, by default you access the Planning Analytics Workspace administration tool from the computer that it is installed on using port 8888. To access the administration tool remotely, you can set the ADMINTOOL_PORT environment variable.

About this task

This task applies to Planning Analytics Workspace Local version 2.0.44 or later installed on a Windows Server only.

Note: Accessing the Planning Analytics Workspace administration tool locally on port 8888 is the preferred configuration for security reasons.

Procedure

  1. Open the <paw_install_location>/config/paw.ps1 file and add the ADMINTOOL_PORT environment variable in the file: 
    $env:ADMINTOOL_PORT="<admintool_port>"

    where <admintool_port> is a free port on the localhost.

  2. Run the Start.ps1 script.
  3. Reply n when you are prompted to install the Docker images.
  4. Reply y when you are asked whether you want to start the administration tool.
    The Planning Analytics Workspace administration tool opens in your browser on the port specified.
    Note: Keep the command or terminal window open. Closing the window stops the administration tool.

What to do next

  • If the administration tool doesn't open, copy and paste the address shown in the command or terminal window into a browser window.