Offline Configuration

A way to still use the features of the ExtensionsManager in a secured environment

Even without an internet connection you can manage, install and configure your Apps for Tableau products from the ExtensionsManager. Using the manual installation option, installing is as simple as downloading the .zip containing the binary from the AFT company portal and opening it in the ExtensionsManager. If your environment and security policies allow for an internet connection, we recommend online configuration for enhanced features.

Account Creation

To access the products without an internet connection, an administrator account is necessary. Without logging in to this account, it is not possible to make changes to your products. Store the credentials to this account somewhere securely.

Advanced Settings

Optionally, checking the box on the “Advanced Settings” tab will allow for the configuration of product domains, HTTPS and task scheduler.

For explanations about all the options in advanced settings please click here.

Note: After saving configuration

When you change the port and domain, the webserver will automatically restart. It is possible that the application does not redirect you to the new configured domain and port. Therefore you should open up a new tab in the browser and navigate to the new domain with port number to continue using the ExtensionsManager.

If the settings appear to not have saved, please have a look at the configuration.yaml file inside the ExtensionsManager folder. The location of the certificate and key, port and host should be present in this file:

Example Linux:

domain: aft-extensions-manager.writebackextreme.com
useHTTPS: true
useSingleSSLFile: false
sslCertificateLocation: certificates/cert.crt
sslKeyLocation: certificates/key.key
sslSingleFileLocation: “”
isEncryptedSSLFile: false
sslPassword: “”
port: 33841