Master URL Database
How to Use WebsensePing to determine the category or filtering disposition for a URL
The WebsensePing utility can be used to perform a variety of diagnostics. WebsensePing can mock a request from the firewall to Websense filtering components to help determine how Websense software resolves URLs without proxy or firewall involvement. Because WebsensePing does not rely on data passed from other network applications or services, it can test internal [...]
How to download the Master Database from Websense?
First-time download of the Master Database Websense Manager is the interface used to monitor Internet usage filtering, customize filtering behavior, and schedule or request database downloads. To start Websense Manager, select Start > Programs > Websense > Websense Manager. The first time you launch Websense Manager, you are asked to create a password. Enter a password [...]
How to manually download the Master URL database – Websense
The Master Database must be downloaded from within Websense. This requirement ensures that the registration information can be checked by the Websense software. You can manually download the Websense Master Database using the Websense Manager. First time download If you have just installed Websense Enterprise and are downloading the Master Database for the first time, [...]
What is the subscription level and expiration date for my subscription key – Websense
Websense subscriptions are issued on a per-workstation (IP address) basis. When you subscribe, Websense provides a subscription key either in the package (if you receive a CD) or via email (if you download the software). Each key is valid for only one installation of Websense filtering software. If you use multiple servers to perform Websense [...]
Websense Master Database download fails with an authentication failure message
User and Group authentication for Websense Enterprise requires either LDAP or FDS. To resolve the download issue and avoid the authentication error message, you must properly set authentication in Websense Enterprise Manager. Go the machine where Websense Enterprise Manager is installed and log on. Select Server > Settings > Database Download. In the Authentication area, check [...]