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Endian How-To's & Tutorials
Here you’ll find a selection of the most important How-To guides and tutorials for setup and configuration. For the full list of articles and resources, visit help.endian.com.
Getting Started
How to Setup and Install a Wildcard Certificate on an Endian Switchboard Portal
In the new EndianOS release (6.8), there is an all new certificate management system that offers a consistent user experience across all services. Moreover, it incorporates numerous additional features, such as support for using wildcard certificates. A wildcard certificate is one that can secure both a main (root) domain and all of its subdomains. For example, you could secure *.example.com with a wildcard certificate which would also secure any subdomain on this domain like www.example.com, mail.example.com and any others. This is especially useful for the Endian Switchboard portal because its a multi-tenant solution and would allow each sub-organization to utilize the subdomains and maintain a secure connection for each one of them.
How to Setup Okta (Auth0) Authentication on a Switchboard
This guide shows you how to set up Okta (Auth0) authentication on the Endian Switchboard. With version 6.8.x, the Switchboard supports single sign-on (SSO) using the OAuth 2.0 protocol, making user access easier and more secure. It also includes just-in-time (JIT) provisioning, allowing users with the right permissions to be automatically onboarded and kept in sync at every login.
How to Setup Microsoft Entra ID Authentication on a Switchboard
This guide explains how to set up Microsoft Entra ID authentication on the Endian Switchboard. Starting with version 6.8.x, the Switchboard supports single sign-on (SSO) via the OAuth 2.0 protocol, making secure access easier for users. It also enables just-in-time (JIT) provisioning, so users with the right permissions can be automatically onboarded and kept up to date at every login.
Endian Switchboard Permissions – A Comprehensive Guide
Endian Switchboard provides a granular permission management system to control access to resources and functionalities. This document explains how to configure permissions for users and devices, on single and multi-tenant scenarios.
How to install an Endian Switchboard on a Virtual Machine
This document will walk you through the steps to install the software on a Virtual Machine and configure it for initial use. By following these instructions, you will ensure a smooth installation process and proper configuration to meet your specific needs. Let's get started!
How to install an Endian Switchboard on Azure
This document will walk you through the steps to install the software on Microsoft Azure and configure it for initial use. The instructions in this guide will be described with command line commands, but they can be performed also from the Azure web interface. By following these instructions, you will ensure a smooth installation process and proper configuration to meet your specific needs. Let's get started!
How to install an Endian Switchboard on AWS
This document will walk you through the steps to install the software on Amazon AWS and configure it for initial use. By following these instructions, you will ensure a smooth installation process and proper configuration to meet your specific needs. Let's get started!
Firewall
How to Create an Application Control Rule to Block Streaming Services (Prevent Bandwidth Abuse)
Learn how to block streaming services using Application Control on the Endian Switchboard. This guide shows how to create rules that detect and manage streaming traffic at the firewall level, helping prevent bandwidth abuse and enforce network policies effectively.
How to Create an Application Control Rule to Block VPN (Policy Evasion)
This guide explains how to block VPN traffic using Application Control on the Endian Switchboard. By detecting VPN connections at the firewall level, you can prevent policy evasion, reduce security risks, and maintain control over network usage.
How to Create an Application Control Rule to Block TikTok (Policy Enforcement)
Learn how to block TikTok using Application Control on the Endian Switchboard. This guide helps you enforce network policies by detecting and restricting social media traffic that may pose security or data loss risks.
Administrative
How to Setup and Install a Let's Encrypt Certificate on the Endian Management Interface
In the new EndianOS release (6.8), there is an all new certificate management system that offers a consistent user experience across all services. Moreover, it incorporates numerous additional features, such as seamless integration with ACME providers like Let’s Encrypt and ZeroSSL. Using this feature, it's now easy to securely request, install and maintain a public-signed certificate which can be used in various components including the web management interface.
How to Setup Two-Factor Authentication for Web Management Login
This guide walks you through enabling two-factor authentication for web management login on EndianOS. Strengthen security by requiring a time-based token in addition to username and password—protecting critical administrative access from unauthorized use.
Endian Network Access behind an Upstream Proxy
This article will describe how an EndianOS appliance can communicate with Endian Network when required to utilize an upstream proxy for Internet access. This can be the case in certain sensitive or high security enterprise networks.