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Automation Engine and NAT

NATing (Network Address Translation) is a device (e.g, a router) which converts an IP address into a different one.

There are also NPTs and NAPTs whose ports or addresses and ports can be modified. The following rules apply:

Connection from an agentA program that enables the de-centralized execution of processes (such as deployments) on target systems (computers or business solutions) or a service that provides connectivity to a target system (such as for databases or middleware). An agent is also an object type in the Automation Engine. [Formerly called "Executor."] See also: host or AE clientA closed environment within an Automation Engine system where you can create and run objects. A client name consists of a 4-digit number that must be indicated when a user logs on to the Automation Engine system. Users and their rights are also defined in clients. A particular Automation Engine object type. to the Automation EngineThis component drives an Automation Engine system and consists of different types of server processes.:

  1. Every type of IP address can be used without creating a conflict with NAT, NPT or NAPT.
  2. The CP selection is more complex because, by default, the IP address and port number of the first CP are used for the other CPs.
  3. It is possible to specify any hostComputer, target system. name in the parameter "hostname" of the Automation Engine's INI file. Thus, NAT is no problem here; NPT and NAPT are not supported.

Connection from an agent to another one:

  1. The Automation Engine communicates the IP address and port number from one agent to the other one (Ex1 to Ex2) or vice versa (Ex2 to Ex1) if it is not possible to establish a connection.
  2. Possible NAT problems can be solved via the HOST section of the agent's INI file. The agent's AE name is the relevant parameter. Any IP address or DNS name can be specified as the value.
  3. NPT and NAPT with port number modifications are also not supported.

 

 


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