The PADS4 Configuration tool allows you to define and manage critical system settings for your PADS4 installation.
Pads4foundationconfiguration Pn

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Hosting Configuration

Specify the port settings for hosting PADS4 and optionally enable HTTPS.

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Port Settings

  • HTTP Port: The port used to host the PADS4 CTRL Center (default: 80).
  • HTTPS Port (SSL): Secure port for SSL-encrypted communication (default: 443).

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SSL Configuration

To enable SSL, configure the following:
  • DNS Host Name – Registered domain name.
  • Certificate File – Provide the SSL certificate file (.certificate).
  • Private Key File – Specify the corresponding private key file (.private).

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Additional Security Settings

  • Enable HSTS: Enforces HTTPS-only connections for secure communication.
  • TLS Version: Choose the required TLS version (1.0, 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3) when using SSL certificates with PADS4 domains.

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Message Broker Configuration

From PADS4 version 2022.3, users can select the preferred message broker:
  • Default: NDS Message Broker (new default from version 2022.3).
  • Alternative: RabbitMQ (available for backward compatibility).

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Reverse Proxy Configuration

From PADS4 version 2025.1, users can select the preferred reverse proxy.
  • Default: PADS4 Reverse Proxy (new default from version 2025.1).
  • Alternative: NGinx (available for backward compatibility).

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Root User Configuration

  • Username: Default su\root.
  • Password: Select a password when upgrading to PADS4 version 2023.1 or higher.

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PADS4 Server Settings

  • IP Address: By default, the PADS4 Server runs on localhost (127.0.0.1). Typically, PADS4 Foundation and PADS4 Server are installed on the same machine.
  • HTTP Port: The default communication port for PADS4 Server is 9005.

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PADS4 Foundation Services

  • Custom Storage Location: If required, change the default storage location for PADS4 Foundation Services.
  • Note: This setting does not affect the content folder. The content folder location can be defined using PADS4 System Management for each domain.

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PADS4 CMS (Legacy)

  • Default Language: Set the default language for PADS4 CMS.
  • Public Host (FQDN): Discontinued in PADS4 2023.1 due to the introduction of PADS4 Domains.
  • Database Configuration: Select the database type for storage:
    • SQLite
    • SQL Server

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Service Selection

To optimize system performance, disable unused microservices on the PADS4 Server. Below is a list of configurable microservices:
  • NDS.PADS4.FIDS.Server
  • NDS.Services.CMS
  • NDS.Services.Content
  • NDS.Services.Crystal
  • NDS.Services.Device
  • NDS.Services.Email
  • NDS.Services.Engine
  • NDS.Services.FIDS.Connector
  • NDS.Services.Globalization
  • NDS.Services.License
  • NDS.Services.Location
  • NDS.Services.Messaging
  • NDS.Services.Package
  • NDS.Services.PDF.ToImage
  • NDS.Services.PowerBI
  • NDS.Services.Powerpoint.ToVideo
  • NDS.Services.Process
  • NDS.Services.Replication
  • NDS.Services.Schedule
  • NDS.Services.Sensor
  • NDS.Services.Teams.Integration
  • NDS.Services.User.Scim
  • NDS.Services.UserProfile
  • NDS.Services.Video.Conversion
  • NDS.Services.Viewer
  • NDS.Visitor.Management
  • NDS.Web.DAV
  • NDS.Windows.Gateway

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Change Sensor Database

Click here to modify the Sensor Database type selection.

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Applying Changes & Restarting Services

After applying configuration changes, PADS4 will restart all services to apply the new settings. ⚠ Important: Restarting PADS4 processes may take up to 30 seconds, depending on your hardware specifications.

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Tips & Troubleshooting

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Verify PADS4 Server is Running

To check if PADS4 Server is operational:
  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Enter the following URL based on your settings: 
    http(s)://localhost:<port>
    • Use http or https based on your configuration.
    • Replace <port> with the actual PADS4 Server port (e.g., 80, 443, or 9005).
If the PADS4 CTRL Center login page appears, the server is running successfully.