Installing Web Services and Active Directory Synchronization Tool

Hosted Email Security Web Services automate some repetitive tasks. The Web Services Client and Active Directory Synchronization Tool automate the import of directory files of valid recipient email addresses. The Active Directory Synchronization Tool also enables you to import user groups. The Web Services Client and Active Directory Synchronization Tool functionally is similar to the Import User Directory feature on the Directory Management screen.

  1. Go to Administration > Web Services & Tools.
  2. If Current Key under Service Authentication Key is blank, click Generate New Key to generate a key.

    The Service Authentication Key is the global unique identifier for your Web Service Client to authenticate its access to Hosted Email Security Web Services.

    Important:

    Current Key displays the Service Authentication Key that the Web Services Client should use. If you generate a new key, you must update Web Services Client to use the new key. The Service Authentication Key allows your Web Services Client to communicate with Hosted Email Security Web Services. Keep the Service Authentication Key private.

  3. Enable Applications using the button at the right of the screen (disabled by default).
    Tip:

    The toggle button shows the current enabled or disabled state of the setting. Click the button to switch the state of the setting.

  4. In the Downloads list, click download to download the desired items. Download the Web Services Guide for additional instructions on the use and configuration of Hosted Email Security Web Services.

    • Active Directory Synchronization Tool: For synchronizing accounts and groups between local Active Directory and Hosted Email Security server

    • Active Directory Synchronization Tool User Guide: For more information on using the synchronization tool

    • Web Services Client: For most environments

    • Web Services Guide: For more information on using the clients
  5. Save the client on a local drive.
  6. Follow the client installation steps to install the client.
Parent topic: Configuring Administration Settings