The Administration Console
The Administration Console or Admin Console is a desktop administrative utility used to configure and troubleshoot Infor WFM Clock and Clock Server. You install and run the Admin Console on a Windows or Linux workstation, then connect to a clock over the network.
In general, administrators use the Admin Console for two primary purposes:
- Troubleshooting: Access clock diagnostics (for example, journal history, logs, or worker thread status) to investigate communication issues, data download problems, transaction export failures, and performance concerns.
- Clock configuration: Review and update clock settings (for example, connection parameters, feature options, validation behavior, and security-related settings).
Integration context
The Admin Console supports clock-side configuration for clock-to-WFM integration. Clocks communicate directly with WFM for transactions and data retrieval, while the Admin Console connects to individual clocks to verify configuration.
Because the Admin Console can modify clock configuration and perform administrative actions, treat it as a privileged administrative tool. Use caution in production environments and ensure all changes follow your organization’s standards and change control processes.
Security and access notes
Observe these requirements and recommendations when using the Admin Console:
- Valid Admin Console credentials are required to connect to a clock.
- Restrict Admin Console access to authorized administrators, and manage access according to your organization’s security policies.
- Use only one Admin Console session per clock at a time to prevent conflicts and inconsistent results.
- If SSL is enabled for Admin Console connectivity, use a secured connection and manage certificates and keystores in accordance with your organization’s security and certificate management practices.