FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN 6.10.100 Online Help

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

About this Help
This online help was created for Secure SD-WAN Manager, version 6.10.100.0.
Introduction to the FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN
Before setting up 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 Secure SD-WAN Manager components should be positioned and deployed.
- Deploying the Secure SD-WAN Manager
  When deploying the Secure SD-WAN Manager, there are some general guidelines for positioning components to guarantee the security of the system.
- Deploying FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN in the Firewall/VPN role
  The positioning of a firewall depends on the network environment and the function of the firewall.
  - Supported platforms for Engine deployment
    You can run Engines on various platforms.
  - Deploying Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms
    You can deploy Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms, such as the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the Microsoft Azure cloud.
  - Running Engines as Master Engines
    There are some hardware requirements and configuration limitations when you use an Engine as a Master Engine.
  - Hardware requirements for installing FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware
    There are some basic hardware requirements when you run FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware.
  - Hardware for Firewall Cluster nodes
    You can run different nodes of the same cluster on different types of hardware.
  - Guidelines for deploying FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN in the Firewall/VPN role
    There are some general deployment guidelines for Firewalls, Master Engines, and the Secure SD-WAN Manager.
  - Positioning Firewalls
    The Firewall is a perimeter defense, positioned between networks with different security levels.
  - Post-installation steps for FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN in the Firewall/VPN role
    There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the Firewalls online.
  - Cable connection guidelines for Firewalls
    The cabling of Firewalls depends on the engine type and the installation.
- Deploying FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN in IPS and Layer 2 Firewall roles
  The positioning of an IPS engine or Layer 2 Firewall depends on the network environment and the function of the IPS engine or Layer 2 Firewall.
Setting up
After deploying the Secure SD-WAN Manager components, you are ready to start using the Management Client and carrying out some of the first configuration tasks.
Monitoring
You can use the Secure SD-WAN Manager to monitor system components and third-party devices. You can also view and filter logs, and create Reports from them.
Controlling 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.
Secure SD-WAN Manager configuration
Secure SD-WAN Manager configuration allows you to customize how the Secure SD-WAN Manager components work.
Engine configuration
You can create and modify Firewalls, IPS engines, Layer 2 Firewalls, Master Engines and Virtual Engines. You can configure the Engine properties, activate optional features, and configure advanced 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 Engine in the Firewall/VPN role or external authentication servers to authenticate users.
Virtual private networks
Engine supports both policy-based and route-based VPN (virtual private network) tunnels between VPN gateways. For full remote access, Engine 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 Engine and Secure SD-WAN Manager.
Appendices

Deploying FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN in the Firewall/VPN role

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

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

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Published 3 June 2022