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In this article we delve into the synergistic use of NIM and Fiddler to debug and analyze traffic between the NIM service and REST systems. This article is designed to equip you with the knowledge and steps needed to set up these tools effectively, ensuring a smooth and insightful debugging experience. From initial prerequisites to detailed, step-by-step configuration instructions, enhanced with visual aids and screenshots, the guide covers everything you need to know. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to REST system debugging, this guide will serve as a valuable resource in managing and understanding the flow of data within your applications.

  1. Install the latest version of Fiddler (Progress Telerik Fiddler Web Debugger)

  2. Open Fiddler

  3. Click Tools > Options

  4. Open HTTPS, Check Capture HTTPS CONNECTs and Decrypt HTTPS traffic

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  5. Upon checking these you will need to trust the Fiddler Root certificate by clicking Yes

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  6. Again, you will be prompted, Click Yes

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  7. Then a prompt to add it to the Machine Root List, Click Yes

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  8. Click Ok on the prompt

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  9. Click on the protocols, and add the following tls1.1;tls1.2

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  10. Click Actions > Export Root Certificate to Desktop. It is recommended to move this cert to a different location like C:\Tools4ever\certs, but it is not required

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  11. On Options > General, uncheck the Enable IPv6 option and restart Fiddler

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  12. Apply the following registry key to enable proxy support with Fiddler in NIM. Update cert path to match the path it was placed in

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NIM\env]
"NODE_EXTRA_CA_CERTS"="C:\\Tools4ever\\certs\\FiddlerRoot.cer"
"NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED"="0"

  13. Restart NIM Service

  14. Update system configuration in NIM by enabling the proxy and pointing it to http://127.0.0.1:8888

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