Configure the firewall/proxy server - stand-alone scenario

The Pearson VUE Testing System is Internet-enabled and uses CORBA technology to provide the communications infrastructure upon which the applications operate. To enable this technology, your system administrator may need to modify your system’s Firewall or proxy server.

The following Internet access is required:

Stand-alone scenario

WAN settings

SOURCE	PORT	PERMISSIONS	DESCRIPTION
Administration workstation	15000	TCP/IP	Communicates to Hub acting as gatekeeper for CORBA services
Administration workstation	443	TCP/HTTPS	Communicates to Hub for web service calls

LAN settings

SOURCE	PORT	PERMISSIONS	DESCRIPTION
Exam Delivery workstation	443	TCP/HTTPS	Communicates to administration workstation for web service calls

You should configure your Firewall to allow full outbound traffic over port 15000 using the TCP protocol. If you are using Microsoft Proxy or Microsoft ISA, you must install the client on the administration workstation.

Third party software

Third-party anti-virus and other security software also have built-in restrictions. Refer to the user documentation included with any third-party application for information on how to configure restrictions associated with those programs.

Required IBT allowlist configurations

Sites may be required to allowlist various URLs to deliver exams via Internet-Based Testing (IBT) or for lab-based exams. The objective of allowlisting these URLs is to support IBT delivery and to support clients that will be delivering lab-based exams. If you are directed to allowlist URLs, the Required IBT Allowlist Configuration document provides information on the specific URLs that must be added to the allowlist at the site. Please work with your IT staff or Network Administrator to allowlist the required URLs.

Open the Required IBT Allowlist Configuration in the desired language:

What is next?

Create a service user account (VUE Wrapper account) - stand-alone

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