Configuring XenMobile for the First-Time Use

Configuring XenMobile for the First-Time Use

Configuring XenMobile for the first time is a two-part process.

1. Configure the IP address and subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers for XenMobile by using the XenCenter or vSphere command-line console.

2. Log on to the XenMobile management console and follow the steps in the initial logon screens.

Configuring XenMobile in the Command Prompt Window

1. Import the XenMobile virtual machine into Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Hyper-V, or VMware ESXi. For details, see , , or documentation.

2. In your hypervisor, select the imported XenMobile virtual machine and start the command prompt view. For details, see the documentation for your hypervisor.

3. From the hypervisor’s console page, create an administrator account for XenMobile in the Command Prompt window.

Note: No characters, such as asterisks, are shown when you type the new password. Nothing appears.

4. Provide the following:

a. IP address

b. Netmask

c. Default gateway

d. Primary DNS server

e. Secondary DNS server (optional)

Note: The addresses shown in this image are non-working and are provided as examples only.

5. Type y to increase security by generating a random passphrase or n provide your own passphrase. Citrix recommends typing y to generate a random passphrase. The passphrase is used as part of the protection of the encryption keys used to secure your sensitive data. A hash of the passphrase, stored in the server file system, is used to retrieve the keys during the encryption and decryption of data. The passphase cannot be viewed.

Note: If you intend to extend your environment and configure additional servers, you should provide your own passphrase. There is no way to view the passphrase if you selected a random passphrase.

6. Optionally, enable Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS). For details about FIPS, see

2 Compliance. Also, be sure to complete a set of prerequisites, as discussed in .

7. Configure the database connection. Your database can be local or remote. When asked Local or remote, type r or l. Important:

-->Citrix recommends using Microsoft SQL remotely. PostgreSQL is included with XenMobile and should be used locally or remotely only in test environments.

-->Database migration is not supported. Databases created in a test environment cannot be moved to a production environment.

Important: The default port for PostgreSQL is 5432.

Note: The addresses shown in this image are non-working and are provided as examples only.

8. Provide the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for the server hosting XenMobile. This one host server provides both device management and app management services.

Important: You will not be able to change the FQDN without completely reinstalling the server.

9. Identify the communication ports. For details on ports and their uses, see .

Note: Accept the default ports by pressing Enter (Return on a Mac).

10. You are asked to provide passwords for all the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) server certificates and given the option to use the same password for each certificate. For details on the XenMobile PKI feature, see XenMobile.

Important: If you intend to cluster nodes, or instances, of XenMobile together, you will need to provide the identical passwords for subsequent nodes.

Note: No characters, such as asterisks, are shown when you type the new password. Nothing appears.

11. Create an administrator account for logging on to the XenMobile console with a web browser. Be sure to remember these credentials for later use.

Note: No characters, such as asterisks, are shown when you type the new password. Nothing appears.

12. When asked if this is an upgrade, type n because it is a new installation.

13. Copy the complete URL that appears on the screen and continue this initial XenMobile configuration in your web