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Before you can set up the system and start configuring elements, you must consider how the different SMC components should be positioned and deployed.
Deploying Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role
The positioning of a engine depends on the network environment and the function of the engine.

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Link to the latest FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN online documentation.
About this Help
This online help was created for Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, version 7.2.1.
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.
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.
- Deploying the SMC
  When deploying the SMC, there are some general guidelines for positioning components to guarantee the security of the system.
- Deploying Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role
  The positioning of a engine depends on the network environment and the function of the engine.
  - Supported platforms for FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN deployment
    You can run Secure SD-WAN Engines on various platforms.
  - Deploying FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms
    You can deploy Secure SD-WAN Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms, such as the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the Microsoft Azure cloud.
  - Running Secure SD-WAN Engines as Master Engines
    There are some hardware requirements and configuration limitations when you use an Secure SD-WAN Engine as a Master Engine.
  - Hardware requirements for installing Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware
    There are some basic hardware requirements when you run Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware.
  - Hardware for Engine Cluster nodes
    You can run different nodes of the same cluster on different types of hardware.
  - Guidelines for deploying Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role
    There are some general deployment guidelines for Engines, Master Engines, and the SMC.
  - Positioning Engines
    The Engine is a perimeter defense, positioned between networks with different security levels.
  - Post-installation steps for Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role
    There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the Engines online.
  - Cable connection guidelines for Engines
    The cabling of Engines depends on the engine type and the installation.
- Deploying Secure SD-WAN in IPS and Layer 2 Engine roles
  The positioning of an IPS engine or Layer 2 Engine depends on the network environment and the function of the IPS engine or Layer 2 Engine.
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

Deploying Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role

The positioning of a engine depends on the network environment and the function of the engine.

Supported platforms for FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN deployment
You can run Secure SD-WAN Engines on various platforms.
Deploying FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms
You can deploy Secure SD-WAN Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms, such as the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the Microsoft Azure cloud.
Running Secure SD-WAN Engines as Master Engines
There are some hardware requirements and configuration limitations when you use an Secure SD-WAN Engine as a Master Engine.
Hardware requirements for installing Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware
There are some basic hardware requirements when you run Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware.
Hardware for Engine Cluster nodes
You can run different nodes of the same cluster on different types of hardware.
Guidelines for deploying Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role
There are some general deployment guidelines for Engines, Master Engines, and the SMC.
Positioning Engines
The Engine is a perimeter defense, positioned between networks with different security levels.
Post-installation steps for Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role
There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the Engines online.
Cable connection guidelines for Engines
The cabling of Engines depends on the engine type and the installation.

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