Configuring Jamf Pro to use HTTP Proxy Server Settings Contained in the Jamfsoftware Database

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  1. Access the MySQL command line and log in as "root" by executing:

    Linux: $mysql -u root -h localhost -p

    Windows: mysql.exe -h localhost --user=root -p

  2. When prompted, enter the password for the MySQL "root" user.

    If you did not create a root password, press the Return key.

  3. At the mysql prompt, switch to the jamfsoftware database by executing:

    use jamfsoftware;

  4. Insert one row into the external_communication_settings table that contains values corresponding to your HTTP proxy server host, port, username, and password, by executing: 
    INSERT INTO external_communication_settings (external_communication_settings_id, proxy_type, http_proxy_host, http_proxy_port, http_proxy_auth_username, http_proxy_auth_password) VALUES (1, 1, 'host', 1234, 'username', 'password');
    Note:

    Replace host, 1234 (port), username, and password with the appropriate information.

  5. Exit mysql by executing:

    quit;

  6. Restart Tomcat.

    For instructions on restarting Tomcat, see Starting and Stopping Tomcat.