Configuration and management

Forcepoint appliances are configured and managed with the command-line interface (CLI), the Forcepoint Security Appliance Manager, and the appliance API.

Configuration and management activities generally include:

  • Setting, synchronizing, and monitoring the system time and date
  • Configuring network interfaces
  • Defining a filestore location and filestore name alias
  • Configuring the STP bridge, if used (X Series only)
  • Defining static routes, as needed
  • Optionally, enabling and configuring SNMP traps
  • Monitoring system performance
  • Reviewing system log files
  • Installing upgrades and hotfixes
    • Following your upgrade, it is necessary to install the latest hotfix for your version. See the Forcepoint Downloads page to download the hotfix.
  • Scheduling and performing backups
  • Enabling and disabling logon accounts, as needed
  • Running system diagnostics, as needed

For detailed information, see the Forcepoint Appliances CLI Guide.