Configuration Options when the Proxy and Client are on Different Subnets

When the realm server and proxy are running on a subnet that is different from the one on which the client application is running, the proxy might need additional configuration. This is a requirement when you are dealing with a Network Address Translation (NAT) setup as is common with cloud environments or Docker.

For example, if the realm server and proxy are on subnet 10.0.75.0/24 and the ActiveSpaces client application is on the subnet 192.168.1.0/24, the client application often cannot route to the 10.0.75.0/24 subnet (the proxy's subnet). In such a situation, in addition to proxy_client_listen_port, configure the proxy_client_listen_external_host option.

If the port that the proxy is listening on is mapped to a different external port, use proxy_client_listen_external_port to specify the correct external port.

Note: If you are in a dynamic environment, use the -e <ip:port> command-line parameter when you run the tibdgproxy process. For more information, see Starting a Proxy with an External Host and Port.
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