About this release
This document contains important information about this release of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (Forcepoint NGFW). We strongly recommend that you read the entire document.
Lifecycle model
This release of Forcepoint NGFW is a Feature Stream (FS) version.
System requirements
To use this product, your system must meet these basic hardware and software requirements.
Build number and checksums
The build number for Forcepoint NGFW 7.0.3 is 28152.
Compatibility
Forcepoint NGFW 7.0 is compatible with the following component versions.
New features
This release of the product includes these new features. For more information and configuration instructions, see the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Product Guide, the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Installation Guide, and the Forcepoint NGFW Manager and VPN Broker Product Guide.
Enhancements
This release of the product includes these enhancements.
Resolved and known issues
For a list of resolved and known issues in this product release, see Knowledge Base article 41215 .
Security enhancements
For a list of all security enhancements in this product release, see Knowledge Base article 41217 .
Installation instructions
Use these high-level steps to install the SMC and the Forcepoint NGFW Engines.
Upgrade instructions
Take the following into consideration before upgrading licenses, NGFW Engines, and clusters.
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