Protocols and Ports for Classic UI Modules
To access classic UI modules or administrative modules like CORE Administration, browsers establish a communication with the Apache Tomcat application server. For this communication, the HTTP or HTTPS protocol can be used.
The Tomcat application server for classic UI modules is installed with the Recommind software. It is different from the Tomcat server used for the Axcelerate 5 front end.
For each communication protocol, the Tomcat application server uses a specific port. By default, this is port number 8080 for HTTP, and 8043 for HTTPS.
By default, web browsers use port 80 for HTTP and port 443 for HTTPS. Therefore, we recommend that you change Tomcat’s port numbers to port 80 for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS.
Note: Make sure that the configured ports are not used by any other application. For instance, Microsoft IIS uses port 80, and Oracle’s application server uses port 8080. If the configured port is already in use, Tomcat will not start.
Note: For HTTPS, a certificate is required. For creation and configuration, ask Recommind support.