8.6. Testing the Connection

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## 8.6. Testing the Connection

Now that the front-end web server, load balancer, and application server are set up, it is time to test connecting to EKM through the front-end web server.

1. Start the EKM server and front-end web server.

2. Try connecting to EKM using the URL of the front-end web server, for example:

   `http://`ekm.yourdomain.com`/ekm` or `http://`ekm.yourdomain.com`:8080/ekm`

   where `ekm.yourdomain.com` is the name of the front-end web server. The exact URL depends on the hostname + port of the front-end web server. If the HTTP port is 80, it can be omitted from the URL as shown in the first example URL.

   The EKM login window should appear in your browser. You are now accessing EKM through the front-end web server.

   Note: Some firewalls and security products may process or alter traffic whose destination port is port 80 (HTTP) in ways that may cause EKM to function incorrectly. If you decide to configure the EKM server or front-end web server to listen on port 80 and you experience difficulties using the EKM server, it may be necessary to configure the EKM server or front-end web server to use another port such as 8080.

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