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Introduction to the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN solution
Before setting up Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, it is useful to know what the different components do and what engine roles are available.
The Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN solution
The Secure SD-WAN solution consists of one or more Secure SD-WAN Engines and the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Manager. The SMC is the management component of the Secure SD-WAN solution.
Benefits of the SMC
The SMC has three main benefits: centralized remote management of system components, support for large-scale installations, and server high availability.

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This online help was created for Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, version 7.1.0.
Introduction to the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN solution
Before setting up Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, it is useful to know what the different components do and what engine roles are available.
- The Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN solution
  The Secure SD-WAN solution consists of one or more Secure SD-WAN Engines and the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Manager. The SMC is the management component of the Secure SD-WAN solution.
  - SD-WAN Manager
    The SMC is the centralized management component of the Secure SD-WAN solution. The SMC makes the Secure SD-WAN solution especially well-suited to complex and distributed network environments.
  - Components in the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN solution
    The Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN solution includes Secure SD-WAN Engines, SMC server components, and SMC user interface components.
  - Benefits of the SMC
    The SMC has three main benefits: centralized remote management of system components, support for large-scale installations, and server high availability.
    - Centralized remote management
      A centralized point for managing all system components simplifies the system administration significantly.
    - Support for large-scale installations
      The SD-WAN Manager is scalable from managing a single Secure SD-WAN Engine up to a system consisting of hundreds of components.
    - High availability
      You can optionally install one or more additional Management Servers or Log Servers.
  - Licensing components and features
    License files provide your system a proof of purchase. The Management Server maintains license files.
- Introduction to Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role
  Secure SD-WAN Engine in the Engine/VPN role provides access control and VPN connectivity.
- Introduction to Secure SD-WAN in the IPS and Layer 2 Engine roles
  The Secure SD-WAN Engines in the IPS and Layer 2 Engine roles are part of the Secure SD-WAN solution. The IPS component provides intrusion detection and prevention, and the Layer 2 Engines provide access control and deep inspection of traffic.
Deployment
Before you can set up the system and start configuring elements, you must consider how the different SMC components should be positioned and deployed.
Setting up
After deploying the SMC components, you are ready to start using the Management Client and carrying out some of the first configuration tasks.
Monitoring
You can use the SMC to monitor system components and third-party devices. You can also view and filter logs, and create Reports from them.
Controlling Secure SD-WAN Engines
You can command and set options for engines through the Management Client or on the engine command line. You can also stop traffic manually.
SMC configuration
SD-WAN Manager configuration allows you to customize how the SMC components work.
Secure SD-WAN Engine configuration
You can create and modify Engines, IPS engines, Layer 2 Engines, Master Engines and Virtual Secure SD-WAN Engines. You can configure the Secure SD-WAN Engine properties, activate optional features, and configure advanced Secure SD-WAN Engine settings.
Routing
Use the Management Client to configure static or dynamic routing, and use a Multi-Link configuration to manage and distribute inbound and outbound connections.
Traffic inspection policies
Policies are key elements that contain rules for allowing or blocking network traffic and inspecting the content of traffic.
Users and authentication
User accounts are stored in internal databases or external directory servers. You can use Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role or external authentication servers to authenticate users.
Virtual private networks
Secure SD-WAN supports both policy-based and route-based VPN tunnels between VPN gateways. For full remote access, Secure SD-WAN supports both IPsec and SSL VPN tunnels for VPN clients.
Maintenance and upgrades
Maintenance includes procedures that you do not typically need to do frequently.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting helps you resolve common problems in the Secure SD-WAN and SMC.
Appendices

Benefits of the SMC

The SMC has three main benefits: centralized remote management of system components, support for large-scale installations, and server high availability.

Centralized remote management
A centralized point for managing all system components simplifies the system administration significantly.
Support for large-scale installations
The SD-WAN Manager is scalable from managing a single Secure SD-WAN Engine up to a system consisting of hundreds of components.
High availability
You can optionally install one or more additional Management Servers or Log Servers.

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