Installation overview

Use the information in this chapter to ensure the Oracle InForm application is installed and configured securely. For information about installing and configuring the Oracle InForm application, see the Installation Guide.

• Transport Layer Security (TLS)
  
• Secure cookies
  
• Add HTTP Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS) headers
  
• Signing authorizations
  
• Install only the Oracle InForm features needed
  
• About entering passwords
  
• Configure strong administrator passwords
  
• Close all unused ports
  
• Disable all unused services
  
• Disable unnecessary services provided by the operating system for Oracle InForm Publisher
  
• Revoke unnecessary grants for Oracle InForm Publisher
  
• Restrict network access to critical services for Oracle InForm Adapter
  
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for Oracle InForm Adapter
  
• Installation username and password for Oracle InForm Adapter
  
• Close all unused ports and open necessary ports for Oracle InForm Adapter
  
• Disable all unused Windows services for Oracle InForm Adapter
  
• Restrict access to the Register Trial tool for Oracle InForm Adapter