Configure the firewall/proxy server - workgroup 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:
Workgroup scenario
WAN settings (excluding PVTC Government Centers)
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SOURCE |
PORT |
PERMISSIONS |
DESCRIPTION |
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Administration workstation |
15000 |
TCP/IP |
Communicates to Hub acting as gatekeeper for CORBA services |
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Administration workstation |
443 |
TCP/HTTPS |
Communicates to Hub for web service calls |
|
Proctor workstation |
15000 |
TCP/IP |
Communicates to Hub acting as gatekeeper for CORBA services |
WAN settings (PVTC Government Centers)
|
SOURCE |
PORT |
PERMISSIONS |
DESCRIPTION |
|
Administration workstation |
80 |
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 (all test centers)
|
SOURCE |
PORT |
PERMISSIONS |
DESCRIPTION |
|
Proctor workstation |
443 |
TCP/HTTPS |
Communicates to administration workstation for web service calls |
|
Exam delivery workstation |
443 |
TCP/HTTPS |
Communicates to administration workstation for web service calls |
|
PVTC Government sites |
You should configure your Firewall to allow full outbound traffic over port 80 using the TCP protocol. If you are using Microsoft Proxy or Microsoft ISA, you must install the client on the administration workstation. |
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All other sites |
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:
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