Best Practices

For best results, follow the following guidelines when implementing the Connection Manager:

  • Use the default ports whenever possible when installing and testing Connection Manager. These ports are used only by Connection Manager and are not used by external clients. Firewalls must be configured to prohibit external client access to these ports. If you want to change the ports, make changes one at a time and test the change before changing additional ports.
  • Use the default configuration to start testing. The default configuration is very generic and can work in most environments. If you want to lock down Connection Manager, make one change at a time and test this change before making additional changes.
  • When adding a Connection Manager CMA, CMS, or Internet Server, always use the Test button to verify the connectivity information and password. This ensures that TIBCO MFT Command Center can communicate with the Connection Manager node.
  • Use the Get Status button to determine the status of CMA, CMS, and Internet Server.
  • Get simple Connection Manager connectivity working before configuring more complicated high availability or high availability Connection Manager connectivity.
  • After installation, you can use the CMA Get Status > Test buttons to test connectivity to the target server in the internal network.