FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN 6.10.100 Online Help

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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.

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.
  - Overview of Secure SD-WAN Manager deployment
    The positioning of Secure SD-WAN Manager components depends on the size and complexity of the network environment.
  - Security considerations for Secure SD-WAN Manager deployment
    The information stored in the Secure SD-WAN Manager is highly valuable to anyone conducting or planning malicious activities in your network. Someone who gains administrator rights to the Management Server can change the configurations.
  - Positioning the Management Server
    The Management Server is positioned on a corporate headquarters or data center central site where it can reach all other Secure SD-WAN Manager components.
  - Positioning Log Servers
    Log Servers store engine-generated logs and traffic captures. Several Log Servers can be located both on a central site as well as at remote sites.
  - Positioning Management Clients
    The Management Client provides an interface for managing and monitoring the system.
  - Alternative methods for accessing the Management Client
    As an alternative to downloading and installing the Management Client on each workstation that an administrator uses, you can run the Management Client in a web browser, or you can download the Management Client from the Management Server.
  - Example: Secure SD-WAN Manager deployment
    In this example deployment, a company has operations in three different locations. There are some Engines and administrators who are responsible for managing the local equipment at each site.
  - Post-installation steps for the Secure SD-WAN Manager
    After installing the Secure SD-WAN Manager, you must complete some configuration tasks to guarantee the efficient management and 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.
- 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 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.

Overview of Secure SD-WAN Manager deployment
The positioning of Secure SD-WAN Manager components depends on the size and complexity of the network environment.
Security considerations for Secure SD-WAN Manager deployment
The information stored in the Secure SD-WAN Manager is highly valuable to anyone conducting or planning malicious activities in your network. Someone who gains administrator rights to the Management Server can change the configurations.
Positioning the Management Server
The Management Server is positioned on a corporate headquarters or data center central site where it can reach all other Secure SD-WAN Manager components.
Positioning Log Servers
Log Servers store engine-generated logs and traffic captures. Several Log Servers can be located both on a central site as well as at remote sites.
Positioning Management Clients
The Management Client provides an interface for managing and monitoring the system.
Alternative methods for accessing the Management Client
As an alternative to downloading and installing the Management Client on each workstation that an administrator uses, you can run the Management Client in a web browser, or you can download the Management Client from the Management Server.
Example: Secure SD-WAN Manager deployment
In this example deployment, a company has operations in three different locations. There are some Engines and administrators who are responsible for managing the local equipment at each site.
Post-installation steps for the Secure SD-WAN Manager
After installing the Secure SD-WAN Manager, you must complete some configuration tasks to guarantee the efficient management and security of the system.

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Published 3 June 2022