OnLAN Messenger Administrator Manual
Introduction
Contents and system requirements
Terminology
Installation and setup
    Loading the server
Setting up the OnLAN Monitor module
Setting up the OnLAN Server module
       License activation
Setting the database file path
Saving data to the database
Setting up the main parameters
    Loading the client
Client setup
Advanced setup
       Choosing the network interface
Registering debug information
Management tools
    Managing the OnLAN Server
Managing the OnLAN Messenger
       Control console
       Testing the server
Testing the client
Managing online users
Modifying the database
          Modifying group policies
Modifying standard groups
Modifying user registration data
Using Microsoft Access to manage the database
       Authorizing new contact creation
Managing active http-sessions
Audit tools
          Managing logs
             Event log
Command history
Message history
Unsent message log
Unsent message status log
    Managing data through the web-interface
Updating and deleting
    Updating OnLAN Messenger
       Refreshing the license
Updating the server version
Updating the client version
    Deleting OnLAN Messenger
       Deleting the client
Deleting client groups
Deleting the server
Appendix
    Event log-files
Codes in use
Ports in use
Group policy keys
Group policy keys


Possible values for policy keys:
- text - text field;
- Enable - "Enabled";
- Disable - "Disabled";
- Undefined - "Undefined".

Table 1. The list of possible keys for ALARM type policies: sound parameters
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
ALARM: countThe number of signalstext2
ALARM: freqSound frequency (miliseconds)text1000
ALARM: on messageThe sound signal, when receiving a messageEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable
ALARM: pauseThe delay between signals (miliseconds)text10
ALARM: timeSignal duration (miliseconds)text100
ALARM: use speakerUse the system speaker to play the signalEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable

Table 2. The list of possible keys for BIRTHDAY type policies: upcoming birthdays notification parameters
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
BIRTHDAY: days beforeHow many days before the birthday the notifications should starttext 2
BIRTHDAY: showNotify about upcoming birthdays whenever the client is loadedEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable

Table 3. The list of possible keys for COLOR type policies: colors used to mark the contact names and standard group name in the contact list
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
COLOR: groupStandard group names color0, 255, 167116800
COLOR: offlineOffline contacts color0, 255, 16711680255
COLOR: onlineOnline contacts color0, 255, 1671168016711680

Table 4. The list of possible keys for FILES type policies: file exchange parameters
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
FILES: allow receivingThe right to receive filesEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
FILES: allow sendingThe right to send filesEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
FILES: path to saveThe path for automatic saving of received filestextc:\
FILES: receive without confirmationReceive all files without the requirement to cofirm that you wish to accept the fileEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
FILES: use the save dialogOpen the "save as" windowEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable

Table 5. The list of possible keys for HELP HINT type policies: mouseover tooltip parameters
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
HINT: Enable hints in adress listMouseover tooltips in the recipient listEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable
HINT: Don't hide a hintDo not hide tooltip, when hovering the mouser cursor over itEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable

Table 6. The list of possible keys for HTTP type policies: web-interface access rights
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
HTTP (Apply policy to all)Controls the ability to apply group policies to all active contactsEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Check users)Controls the ability to forcefully perform a connection check with the clientsEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Clear Journal)Controls the ability to clear the server message historyEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Clear UnSentState)Controls the ability to clear the unsent message status logEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Clear Unsent)Controls the ability to clear the unsent message logEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Commands history)Controls the ability to view the command historyEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Departments editor)Controls the ability to view the standard group editorEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Departments editor) - EditControls the ability to modify the standard groups listEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Jornal, unsent, unsent states) - EditControls the ability to clear and export all logs (except command history)Enable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (New users)Controls the ability to view the new user applications list and authorize new usersEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (New users) - EditControls the ability to add/delete new contacts in the applications listEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (OnLine manage)Controls the ability to view the list of online usersEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (OnLine manage) - EditControls the ability to manage online usersEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Options)Controls the ability to view the main server paramater settingsEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Options) - EditControls the ability to set the main server parametersEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Policies editor)Controls the ability to view the group policy editorEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Policies editor) - EditControls the ability to modify the group policies listEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (ReLoad Contacts List)Controls the ability to reset the contact list in the databaseEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Send Contacts List to all)Controls the ability to forcefully send contact lists to online clientsEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Session list)Controls the ability to view the list of active http-sessionsEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Session list) - EditControls the ability to manage the list of active HTTP-sessionsEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Start and Stop command executing)Controls the ability to pause the database execution and the ability to select commands step by step from the command queueEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Users editor)Controls the ability to view the user registration data editorEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (Users editor) - EditControls the ability to modify user registration dataEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (View Journal)Controls the ability to view the message historyEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (View UnSentState)Controls the ability to view the unsent message state logEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP (View Unsent)Controls the ability to view the unsent message logEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
HTTP interface administratorControls the ability to access the web-interface in administrator mode by means of the current user accountEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable

Table 7. The list of possible keys for JOURNAL type policies: settings for local (stored on client machines) versions of message logs
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault value
JOURNAL: clear at startupClear all local logs on service startupEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
JOURNAL: deny cleaningDisables/enables the clients' ability to clear their local message logsEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
JOURNAL: deny keepingDisables/enables the clients' ability to keep local logsEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
JOURNAL: Mark all messages as read at loginMarks all messages in the log as "read" on startupEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable

Table 8. The list of possible keys for MESSAGE type policies: instant message exchange settings
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
MESSAGE: blink in the tray at receivingDisable/enable blinking of the system tray icon, when a message is receivedEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
MESSAGE: deny creatingControls the users' ability to create messagesEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
MESSAGE: minimize after receivingAutomatically minimizes a received message to the taskbarEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
MESSAGE: deny using extra functionControls the ability to use additional functions (smileys, colors), when creating/receiving messagesEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
MESSAGE: not show after receivingShows/hides messages, when receivingEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
MESSAGE: Stop blinking after activationDisables/enables "Message" window header and system tray icon blinking, after moving the cursor into the received message windowEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable
MESSAGE: don't open Main window at receivingShows/hides the main menu, when receiving a new instant messageEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
MESSAGE: Auto minimize at sendingAutomatically minimizes the "Message" window after sending a messageEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
MESSAGE: Blink in the taskbar at receivingDisables/enables blinking of the "Message" window header in the taskbarEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable
MESSAGE: Always on the topOpens the new message window on top of all other windowsEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable

Table 9. The list of possible keys for POLICY type policies: key setting parameters
Key nameDescriptionPossible keysDefault keys
POLICY: AllOtherDeault valuesSets default values for all other keys in the current policyEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable

Table 10. The list of possible keys for PROGRAM type policies: client operation parameters
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
PROGRAM: Administrator for CLIENT (can close CLIENT)Administrator rights for client setup and exiting the clientEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
PROGRAM: Administrator's passwordAdministrator password for setting up the clienttextghfdf
PROGRAM: Auto boot with systemLoad messenger on system startupEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable
PROGRAM: deny settingDisables/enables client settings modificationEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
PROGRAM: Auto loginAutologin without asking for login name and passwordEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
PROGRAM: minimize at closingMinimize the main window, when pressing the "X" buttonEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable

Table 11. The list of possible keys for STATUS type policies: contact modes operation parameters
Key nameDescriptionPossible valuesDefault values
STATUS Mode 'Absent' is inThe time (in seconds), which it takes for "Away" mode to be activatedtext20
STATUS: Actuate mode 'Absent'Disable/enable the ability to switch to "Away" mode after a set period of timeEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable
STATUS: Lock station in mode 'Absent' (NT)Lock the workstation, when going into "Away" modeEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
STATUS: mode 'Locked' is at blocking station (NT)Switching to "Locked" mode, when the workstation is lockedEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable
STATUS: mode 'Absent' is at screensaver onSwitching to "Away" mode, when screensaver activatesEnable, Disable, UndefinedEnable
STATUS: Save mode at exitSave current mode, when exiting the programEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable
STATUS: After 'Locked'/'Absent' leaving actuate the previous modeSwitch to the previously used mode, when leaving "Away" or "Locked" modesEnable, Disable, UndefinedDisable



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