Endpoint Standard: How to configure Local Mirror Server on Linux to use a proxy

Products

• Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense)

Issue/Introduction

Configure the Local Mirror server to utilize a proxy connection for signature updates

Environment

• Endpoint Standard Local Mirror server: Version 2.2
• Linux: All Supported Versions

Resolution

$#%Please back up the update_*.cfg file prior to editing if updating an existing Local Mirror installation$#%
The following lines can be added to the update_*.cfg file

no-dns-resolve
proxy-host=
proxy-username=
proxy-password=

Additional Information

• These steps are only necessary if the host system settings are not configured to use a proxy or proxy authentication is required.
• Please keep in mind that if the script is stored in a clear text file the proxy authentication credentials will be stored in clear text as well.