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Chapter 2
Software Overview
This chapter includes the following topics:
■ On-Box Software Overview on page 15
■ Centralized Management with NSM Overview on page 16
■ J-Security Center Updates Overview on page 17
On-Box Software Overview
You use on-box software to get the appliance up and running in the desired
deployment mode, to configure appliance interfaces, and to establish communication
with Network and Security Manager (NSM). You can also use on-box utilities to
manage appliance processes or generate on-box reports.
Table 11 on page 15 summarizes the IDP on-box management software and utilities.
Table 11: IDP On-Box Utilities
UsageSoftware
When you install a new appliance, you can use the EasyConfig script to
assign the appliance an IP address and initialize a simple configuration.
To run the EasyConfig script, connect to the serial port console.
EasyConfig
When you install a new appliance, you can use QuickStart to deploy the
appliance with the default virtual router configured in either sniffer or
transparent mode and all configuration defaults.
To access QuickStart, connect to the management interface and open the
QuickStart URL in your browser.
QuickStart
When you install a new appliance, you can use ACM to configure the network
settings, network interfaces, and user access.
To access ACM, connect to the management interface and open the ACM
URL in your browser.
ACM
You can use the scio utility to get or set appliance configuration information.
For details, see the IDP Administration Guide.
scio utility
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