Use the General tab in the Configuration Manager 2007 ConfigMgr software update point Properties to specify whether to use a proxy server when connecting to the upstream server or Microsoft Update during the synchronization process.

The General tab contains the following elements:

Use a proxy server when synchronizing

Specifies whether to use a proxy server when connecting to the upstream server or Microsoft Update to synchronize software updates.
Server name

Specifies the name or IP address of the proxy server.
Port

Specifies the HTTP port used by the proxy server. By default, HTTP port 80 is selected.
Use credentials to connect to the proxy server

Specifies whether to use specific security credentials when connecting to the proxy server.
Software update point proxy server account

Specifies the software update point proxy server account used when connecting to the proxy server.
OK

Saves the changes, and exits the dialog box.
Cancel

Exits the dialog box without saving any changes.
Apply

Saves the changes, and remains in the dialog box.
Help

Opens the help topic for this tab of the dialog box.

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