Configuration Configuration of the Barracuda IM Firewall is accomplished through a simple Web-based administration interface that is built into the system. There is no software to install and no CDs or floppies to lose.

Statistics Reporting The Barracuda IM Firewall's administrative tools feature state-of-the-art, statistical reporting that give you a visual edge on IM usage within your network.

LDAP Integration LDAP-compatible directory services, such as Microsoft Active Directory, are supported by the Barracuda IM Firewall making it possible to use the users and groups already on the network. Integration with LDAP allows administrators to create accounts and policy rules with ease. Users and groups from an existing directory system can be used when creating rules governing access to public IM networks, file transfer privileges, keyword tools, and user rosters.

Keyword Tools Keyword Tools give administrators the option to be alerted when certain key words, phrases, or regular expressions are used in an IM conversation by their users. Notifications can be sent to any email or IM address specified by the administrator.

User Reporting User reports can be generated to display a detailed picture of employee IM use and presence, providing a graphical view of its use and helping to prevent abuse, both within your network and on the public IM channels.

 

Daily Reporting Daily Reports can be sent to any email address specified by the administrator. Reports can be used to track the most prolific IM users on your network, both internally and externally, as well as track times of peak IM usage and the most frequent hyperlinks sent amongst your users.