Hello everybody,in general configuration as well as for the WSUS-component of SCE, we can define if a proxy authentification is required for accessing the internet an so being able to contact microsoft servers, in oder to synchronize our updates repository.We have to provide username, password and the domain in order to complete the wizard an save the changed configuration.We need a workaround due to the fact, the our proxy authentification doesn't need a domain name. We just provide a user and a password; this user is NOT AD-integrated.But as I mentioned, we can't save this information, because we HAVE to provide a domain name to go on within the wizard.Which config files or database entries are affected by this wizard, so we could change configuration there?Or is there any other workaround?Thank you!

Hi, Regarding the Proxy Server configuration in SCE server, on the Proxy Server page of the wizard, the user specifies the proxy server settings that the Essentials server will use to connect to the Internet. The user must specify the proxy server name and port number, and can include credentials to use when connecting to the proxy server. This setting can also be configured in the Update Management Configuration Wizard or under Administration Settings Update Management Proxy Server in the Essentials console.This is stored in the tbConfigurationA table in the SUSDB database and the GlobalSettings table in the OperationsManager database. At this point, I would like to confirm if the user you are using for credentials is not AD-integrated? Then is the proxy server also a non-domain(workgroup) server? If so, how does the proxy server recognize and authenticate that user? Have you tried using the proxy server's NetBios name or IP address in the Domain box? If possible, please let me know more detailed information why you would like to realize this. Thanks! Sincerely, Robbin Meng Microsoft Online Community Support.

Hi mango, Glad to get your response. Have you tried the NetBIOS name instead? Does it work for the proxy authentication? The issue is still under discussion and tests andI will get you posted as soon as possible. Thanks and Regards, -Robbin Thanks!

Robbin,thanks a lot in advance for keeping me up to date about your discussion.I'm gonna try your solution regarding the netbios name an give you a feedback as soon as possible, which will be arround monday, I guess.so long...

Hi Mango, as supplement, please also try using the machine name on which the user exists as domain name. -Robbin

Hi Mango, I just want to hi and check if there is anything update from you? By the way, you may also want to experiment with leaving the proxy blank in SCE and using proxycfg.exe to set the system proxy settings (proxycfg p proxyservername). Sincerely, Robbin Meng Microsoft Online Community Support

Hi Robbin,after some investigation, I found out that the machine working as proxy server ist just a simple server hosting a certain proxy software. The users allowed / disallowed to contact the internet are configured within the proxy software which does not use any windows authentification or built-in users.So local admins decided to go the "easy way", plugging in a DSL-cable each an every month to get the updates via an extra dsl line... well... whatever... ;-)So you will understand that unfortunately none of your suggestions worked... but nevertheless... thanks a lot!

Hi mango, Thanks for your information. I am glad to know the situation is better now. J The machine working as proxy server is generally a simple server hosting a certain proxy software and act as Proxy server. However, if it has been joined into a domain e.g. a Windows 2003 server with Microsoft ISA server installed, we can use Windows authentication for ISA server proxy authentication. Once again, thanks for your time and efforts. Sincerely,Robbin MengMicrosoft Online Community Support

Robbin Meng - MSFT wrote: if it has been joined into a domain e.g. a Windows 2003 server... That's the point!They do not plan to join this machine to their new W2K3-Domain... *whistle*;-)Best wishes,mango_fh