The Proxy Settings configuration page is used to specify the settings for proxy servers that will be used for internet based communication between the HPCA Core Server and external data sources or recipients.
You can establish separate proxy settings for HTTP and FTP communication. The HTTP proxy server is used for Patch Manager Acquisitions, HP Live Network content updates, and Real Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds used by certain dashboard panes. Without these HTTP proxy settings, for example, Patch Manager acquisitions will fail and you will not be able to download bulletins, patches, and related items, such as Windows Update Agent (WUA) files.
The FTP proxy server is used by the Patch Manager to perform HP Softpaq acquisitions.
To configure your proxy settings: