C. Use an existing installation of Management and Security Server 12.3 on a different machine.

If you select the option to Use remotely hosted MSS with a new installation of Reflection for the Web 12.3, be aware of these requirements:

The version of Management and Security Server must be 12.3. (An earlier version must be upgraded.)
CAUTION: If you use MSS to manage multiple Micro Focus products that run on remote servers, be sure to check the MSS version requirements for all of those products, before upgrading MSS. MSS must be version-compatible with all of the client products being managed.
When Reflection for the Web and Management and Security Server (MSS) are installed on separate machines, or when using the RWeb WAR in a separate Servlet runner, we recommend that all web applications are accessed through the machine running Reflection for the Web.

For example: https://rwebhost/mss

When ready, proceed with Step 1.

If you are upgrading from version 12.2

If you are upgrading from Reflection for the Web 12.2 and want to switch to a multi-server solution (where Management and Security Server and Reflection for the Web are on separate servers), proceed as follows:

On the machine where Reflection for the Web 12.2 is installed, upgrade to Management and Security Server 12.3:
1. Run the MSS installer, found in the mss directory where you downloaded your product.
2. For assistance, see the Host Access Management and Security Server Installation Guide.
Continue with Step 1 to install Reflection for the Web 12.3 on a different machine.

Step 1. Install Reflection for the Web 12.3 on a different machine.

On a different machine, install Reflection for the Web 12.3 as a stand-alone product, using the automated installer. The automated installer installs a default web application container and performs some basic configuration.

Run the automated installer for your Reflection for the Web edition.
When prompted, select Use remotely hosted MSS.

Click Next. and enter the location where Management and Security Server 12.3 is installed.
The Reflection for the Web automated installer installs:
- a JRE.
- Server-side components, including a web proxy for handling /mss URLs, a redirector for handling /rweb URLs, and the rweb emulator client.
Secure the connection between Reflection for the Web and Management and Security Server. Enter your settings:
- Host or DNS name, or IP address.
- Port. The default is 443.
- Management Servlet context.
- Protocol. The default is HTTPS.
When the Reflection for the Web installation is complete, click Finish.
Continue with Step 2 to install the activation file.

Step 2. Install the Reflection for the Web activation file.

The Reflection for the Web activation file is required for Management and Security Server to interact with Reflection for the Web on a different machine.

To install the activation file:

Open Management and Security Server > Administrative WebStation > Resources > About Management and Security Server.
Browse* to the location where you downloaded the Reflection for the Web automated installer. The activation file has this format:

activation.rweb_<product>_edition-12.3.jaw
Select the file and click Install.
Then refresh or restart your browser. The Reflection for the Web features appear in the Administrative WebStation:
- The About box then lists your Reflection for the Web edition.
- Session Manager enables Web-based sessions.
- References > Advanced provides scripting and code samples.

* Or, download the activation file from the site where you downloaded Reflection for the Web, and then Browse to that location.

Next steps

At this point, Reflection for the Web 12.3 is installed. You can begin using the Administrative WebStation to create and configure sessions.

Refer to the Management and Security Server Installation Guide to

Set up Metering
Set up Security Proxy
Set up Terminal ID Manager
Set up Management and Security Server Add-Ons