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Enable HTTP protocol

By default, Qalyptus Server uses HTTPS with a self-signed certificate for secure communication. While it's possible to configure HTTP instead, this is strongly discouraged for production environments due to security risks.

Security Considerations​

Security Risk

Using HTTP transmits all data, including credentials and sensitive information, in plain text. This creates serious security vulnerabilities:

  • User passwords transmitted unencrypted
  • Report data exposed to network sniffing
  • Session tokens vulnerable to interception
  • No protection against man-in-the-middle attacks

When HTTP Might Be Used​

Limited acceptable scenarios:

  • Internal development environments with isolated networks
  • Testing environments with non-sensitive data
  • Troubleshooting SSL certificate issues temporarily
  • Legacy system integration requirements (temporary)

Prerequisites​

  • Administrative access to Qalyptus Server machine
  • Qalyptus Server service user credentials
  • Understanding of security implications

Enabling HTTP Protocol​

To enable HTTP, after installing Qalyptus Server, follow these steps:

  1. Access the server machine with the Qalyptus Server service user account
  2. Open Qalyptus Server Configuration from the Start menu
  3. Navigate to the General tab
  4. Authenticate with the Qalyptus Server service user credentials
  5. Uncheck the "Use HTTPS" option
  6. Save the configuration
  7. Verify the confirmation message

Post-Configuration Considerations​

URL Changes​

  • Old URL: https://server:3994
  • New URL: http://server:3994
  • Update user bookmarks and documentation

Qlik Sense Integration Impact​

Qlik Sense Compatibility

If Qlik Sense Server uses HTTPS, configuring Qalyptus with HTTP may cause connection issues, especially with:

  • Qalyptus Notify extension
  • Qalyptus On-Demand extension
  • Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) restrictions

Network Security​

  • Ensure network-level security controls are in place
  • Consider VPN or network segmentation
  • Monitor network traffic for sensitive data
  • Implement application-level security measures

Reverting to HTTPS​

To re-enable HTTPS (recommended):

  1. Open Qalyptus Server Configuration
  2. Navigate to the General tab
  3. Check the "Use HTTPS" option
  4. Configure appropriate SSL certificate
  5. Save the configuration
Production Recommendation

For production environments, use HTTPS with a proper SSL certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority.