Central Point Configuration Overview
The Central Point Configuration interface allows administrators to manage core settings for the SEI application’s central repository, SMTP email, and linked data sources. This screen is organized into three main sections:
- General – Adjusts global application information, email (SMTP) settings, logging options, and export preferences.
- Data Source – Configures the database connection used for storing application settings and data.
- License Data Source – Defines the connection to the license database (
BILicense) that manages user access and licenses.
Use the top menu to Disconnect from the admin interface or Update configuration after making changes.
General
General Central Point Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Location path | Specifies where the Central Point directory is located. |
| Description | Describes the display name or label for this Central Point. |
| Sender Email | Sends automatic emails from this address by default. |
| SQL Execution Logging | Records all SQL queries and their execution times to the Central Point log table when enabled. |
| Basic Authentication | Removes the basic authentication login option if disabled (use only with a properly configured OAuth provider). |
| View usage logging | Tracks and logs every view opened, storing user and usage status in the database. |
| Product Notifications | Enables or disables product update messages and removes the What's New feature from the UI if disabled. |
| Export Resolution | Sets the quality for exported dashboards and charts, reducing file size at lower settings. |
SMTP Settings
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| SMTP Server | Defines the SMTP server address used to send email notifications. |
| Port | Sets the network port for SMTP communication. |
| Credentials | (Optional) Enables authentication using the provided SMTP username and password. |
| Username | Provides the user name for SMTP authentication if credentials are used. |
| Password | Provides the password for SMTP authentication if credentials are used. |
| Show Password | Reveals the entered password for verification. |
| Use Sender Email | Uses the configured sender address for all outgoing messages if enabled. |
| Enable SSL/TLS | Secures the SMTP connection with SSL/TLS encryption when checked. |
note
Enabling SQL and view usage logging can generate a large amount of log data. Regular maintenance on these log tables is recommended for optimal database performance.
Data Source and License Data Source
Two data sources are required:
- The configuration database (created during Central Point installation)
- The license database (created with the License Server installation; always named
BILicense)
Type
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| IBM DB2 | Connects to an IBM DB2 data source. |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Connects to a Microsoft SQL Server data source. |
| Oracle | Connects to an Oracle Database data source. |
Connection Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Server | Identifies the database server or instance to connect to. |
| Database Name | Specifies the database to use (usually Nectari or SEI for configuration, BILicense for license). |
| Schema | Specifies the database schema (format: database_name.schema for SQL Server; just schema for Oracle). |
| Port | (Oracle only) Sets the port for Oracle connections. |
| Pooling | (Oracle only) Enables connection pooling and adjusts min/max pool sizes for Oracle sources. |
| Username | Supplies the database username for authentication. |
| Password | Supplies the database password for authentication. |
| Show Password | Reveals the entered password for verification. |
| Validate data source | Tests and confirms that all connection details are correct before saving. |