Connecting to KnowledgeTree installed on an OpenSuse Server

From KnowledgeTree Document Management Made Simple

This procedure configures your firewall to allow traffic to the KnowledgeTree port, when connecting from any type of operating system to KnowledgeTree installed on a Linux (OpenSuse) Server.

Note: These instructions are written for Windows XP, but are valid for allowing a connection from any type of operating system to KnowledgeTree installed on OpenSuse server.

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Step 1: Install the KnowledgeTree server on the LINUX machine

Step 2: Add the KnowledgeTree port to the Allowed Ports page

   * Select menu option K (the chameleon)
   * Computer - Administrative Settings (YaST)
   * In the window that opens, enter the root password (if you are not already logged in as root)
   * The YaST control center dialog box opens
   * Select Security and users - Firewall
   * Select Allowed services - Advanced
   * Enter your KnowledgeTree port in the TCP Port box
   * Click OK; then, click Next 

Step 3: Open a terminal session to get the IP address of the Linux Server

   * Type sudo su -
   * Enter the root password (if not logged in as root)
   * Type ifconfig
   * The IP address of the Linux Server displays - this is the server where you have KnowledgeTree installed 

Step 4: On the Windows machine, enter the Linux server IP address and the KnowledgeTree port

   * On the Windows machine, open your Internet browser
   * Enter the IP address of the Linux server, and the KnowledgeTree port
   * You should now have access to KnowledgeTree on the Linux machine