Remote Connectivity


dbWatch Control Center is designed with secure, certificate-based remote communication in mind. All remote connectivity between server nodes, clients, and external monitors is protected by multiple layers of authentication, encryption, and access control.


Default Communication Port

By default, dbWatch Control Center listens for incoming connections on:

Read more:
Network Ports and Services
Encryption Overview


Node and Client Authentication

Remote communication is only permitted for authorized and registered nodes or clients. Trust is established through the Domain Certificate Infrastructure, which includes:

Unregistered or improperly signed nodes will be rejected by the system automatically.

Read more:
Certificate Infrastructure


Controlling Remote Access

dbWatch includes built-in tools to restrict and secure remote access even further:

Read more:
Network Controls and Firewall
Internal Control Center Firewall


Remote Deployment Scenarios

The remote communication model supports several use cases:

In these cases, configuration of node communication, encryption, firewall rules, and port access must be handled carefully for secure operation.


Best Practices


Related Topics


For assistance with configuring remote access, hardening connections across zones, or managing trusted node registration, contact:
support@dbwatch.com