Introduction

Vince live is designed to be able to connect to a wide range of systems and services. For Vince live to connect to on premise Infor ION Gateway the gateway need to be available from internet. Most on premise customers have Infor ION installation behind firewall which is not accessable directly from internet.

Connection options

When the Infor ION Gateway on the premises is inaccessible from the internet, there are alternative methods to set up a connection. It is crucial to prioritize security best practices and comply with company policies while configuring these alternatives to guarantee the system's security and dependability.

1. Open ports and route traffic through firewall

This method involves configuring the firewall to allow traffic to pass directly to the ION Gateway:

• Direct Connection: There's no intermediary, making setup simpler and possibly offering better performance.
• Granular Control: Firewall rules can be set up to allow only specific IP ranges or types of traffic.

However, this approach has risks:

• Exposure: The ION Gateway will be directly exposed to external traffic, potentially increasing the attack surface.
• Maintenance: Firewall rules need to be reviewed frequently to accommodate changes in traffic patterns or to respond to security threats.

2. Use reverse proxy to route traffic to Infor ION GW