A gateway server is an HTTP proxy server which is used to monitor HTTP traffic from end points to cloud applications. The server’s proxy settings can be configured manually on an individual endpoint or configured in bulk for a group of endpoints.
Steps to configure a gateway server on an individual endpoint:
- Open the Internet Properties window using one of the following methods:
- Type inetcpl.cpl in the Run window.
- Open Internet Explorer and click the settings symbol at the top-right corner, then select Internet Options.
- Open the Control Panel and select Internet Options.
- On devices running Windows 10, you can also navigate to Settings > Network and Internet > Proxy.
- In the Internet Properties window that opens, navigate to the Connections tab and click the LAN settings button.
- In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window that appears:
- Uncheck the Automatically detect settings checkbox.
- Uncheck the Use automatic configuration script checkbox.
- Check the Use a proxy server for your LAN option.
- Enter the IP address or host name of the gateway server in the Address text box and include its port number in the Port text box.
- Click OK.
Steps to configure gateway servers on multiple endpoints via a Group Policy Object (GPO):
- Launch the Group Policy Management console using any of the following methods:
- Navigate to Server Manager > Tools > Group Policy Management Console.
- Press Win+R and in the Run dialog box that appears, type gpmc.msc and click OK.
- The Group Policy Management Console window opens. You can create a new GPO or modify an existing one.
- To create a new GPO, right-click the domain, site, or OU where you want to apply the policy and click Create a GPO dialog in this domain and Link it here.
- Enter a name for the GPO in the New GPO dialog box and click OK. The GPO is now created.
- Right-click the newly created GPO or an existing one and select Edit.
- In the Group Policy Management Editor, navigate to User Configuration > Preferences > Control Panel Settings > Internet Settings.
- Right-click Internet Settings and select New > Internet Explorer 10.
- In the IE Settings window, go to Connection and click the LAN settings button.
- In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window that appears:
- Uncheck the Automatically detect settings checkbox.
- Uncheck the Use automatic configuration script checkbox.
- Check the Use a proxy server for your LAN option.
- Enter the IP address or host name in the Address text box and include the port number in the Port text box.
- Click OK.
The gateway server is now configured across multiple endpoints.
To configure gateway servers on multiple endpoints via a Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) script, update your PAC script with the IP address and port number of the gateway server.
Learn more about PAC scripts.
Security PolicyDescription
Restrict using new menu option
Prevents users from opening a new browser window from the File menu.
Restrict using open menu option
Prevents users from opening a file or Web page from the File menu in Internet Explorer.
Restrict using Save As... menu option
Prevents users from saving Web pages from the browser File menu to their hard disk or to a network share.
Restrict on search customization
Makes the Customize button in the Search Assistant appear dimmed.
Restrict importing and exporting of favorites
Prevents users from exporting or importing favorite links by using the Import/Export Wizard.
Restrict using find files (F3) within browser
Disables using the F3 key to search in Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.
Restrict using save as Web page complete format option
Prevents users from saving the complete contents that are displayed on or run from a Web page, including the graphics, scripts, linked files, and other elements. It does not prevent users from saving the text of a Web page.
Restrict closing of browser
Prevents users from closing Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Restrict full screen menu option
Prevents users from displaying the browser in full-screen (kiosk) mode, without the standard toolbar.
Restrict viewing source menu option
Prevents users from viewing the HTML source of Web pages by clicking the Source command on the View menu.
Hide favorites menu
Prevents users from adding, removing, or editing the list of Favorite links.
Restrict using Internet Options... menu option
Prevents users from opening the Internet Options dialog box from the Tools menu in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Remove 'Tip of the Day' menu option
Prevents users from viewing or changing the Tip of the Day interface in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Remove 'For Netscape Users' menu option
Prevents users from displaying tips for users who are switching from Netscape.
Remove 'Tour' menu option
Remove the Tour menu option.
Remove 'Send Feedback' menu option
Prevents users from sending feedback to Microsoft by clicking the Send Feedback command on the Help menu.
Restrict using 'Open in New Window' menu option
Prevents using the shortcut menu to open a link in a new browser window.
Restrict using 'save this program to disk' option
Prevents users from saving a program or file that Microsoft Internet Explorer has downloaded to the hard disk.
Remove context (right-click) menus
Prevents the shortcut menu from appearing when users click the right mouse button while using the browser.
Hide the General Option Screen
Removes the General tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.
Hide Security Option Screen
Removes the Security tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.
Hide Content Option Screen
Removes the Content tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.
Hide Connections Option Screen
Removes the Connections tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.
Hide Programs Option Screen
Removes the Programs tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.
Hide Advanced Option Screen
Removes the Advanced tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.
Restrict changing home page settings
Prevents users from changing the home page of the browser. The home page is the first page that appears when users start the browser.
Restrict changing color settings
Prevents users from changing the default Web page colors.
Restrict changing link color settings
Prevents users from changing the colors of links on Web pages.
Restrict changing font settings
Prevents users from changing font settings.
Restrict changing language settings
Prevents users from changing language settings.
Restrict changing Cache settings
Prevents users from changing Cache settings.
Restrict changing history settings
Prevents users from changing history settings.
Restrict changing accessibility setting
Prevents users from changing accessibility settings.
Restrict changing Content Advisor settings
Prevents users from changing the content advisor settings.
Restrict changing certificate settings
Prevents users from changing certificate settings in Internet Explorer. Certificates are used to verify the identity of software publishers.
Restrict changing Profile Assistant settings
Prevents users from changing Profile Assistant settings.
Restrict changing AutoComplete clear form
Prevents Microsoft Internet Explorer from automatically completing forms, such as filling in a name or a password that the user has entered previously on a Web page.
Restrict changing AutoComplete save password form
Disables automatic completion of user names and passwords in forms on Web pages, and prevents users from being prompted to save passwords.
Restrict using Internet Connection Wizard
Prevents users from running the Internet Connection Wizard.
Restrict changing connection settings
Prevents users from changing dial-up settings.
Restrict changing Automatic Configuration settings
Prevents users from changing automatic configuration settings. Automatic configuration is a process that administrators can use to update browser settings periodically.
Restrict changing proxy settings
Prevents users from changing proxy settings.
Restrict changing Messaging settings
Prevents users from changing the default programs for messaging tasks.
Restrict changing Calendar and Contact settings
Prevents users from changing the default programs for managing schedules and contacts.
Restrict Reset Web Settings feature
Prevents users from restoring default settings for home and search pages.
Restrict changing Check if Default Browser setting
Prevents Microsoft Internet Explorer from checking to see whether it is the default browser.
Restrict changing any Advanced settings
Prevents users from changing settings on the Advanced tab in the Internet Options dialog box.
Restrict changing Automatic Install of IE components
Prevents Internet Explorer from automatically installing components.
Restrict changing automatic check for software updates
Prevents Internet Explorer from checking whether a new version of the browser is available.
Restrict changing showing the splash screen
Prevents the Internet Explorer splash screen from appearing when users start the browser.