Fortinet FortiDDoS, Installation Manual

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FortiDDoS v3.2 Installation Guide
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Introduction
Scope of this document
This document gives the details in installing and configuring FortiDDoS devices.
This document covers:
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Package contents
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Simple deployment overview
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Installing the physical system
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Setting up network properties
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Configuring interface settings
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Checking system status
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Configuring the operating mode
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Assigning Virtual Identifiers (VIDs) to protect systems
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Performing a sanity test
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Monitoring events
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Showing traffic
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Using bypass switches for fail-over
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Using traffic diversion in service provider environment
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Using load balancing to support higher bandwidth in service provider environment
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Using FortiGuard IP Reputation Service
Introduction
This document explains the tasks required to initially install a FortiDDoS device in a
network. We assume that you have already read the
FortiDDoS Fundamentals Guide ,
and are familiar with the fundamental concepts related to FortiDDoS devices. This
document explains package contents, system overview, selecting a mode of
operation, the physical installation, how to change the IP address for the management
port, and how to assign Virtual Identifiers to protect specific systems. It also shows you
how to perform a ping test, and an overview of how to monitor events and traffic.
Package contents
Before you begin, please be sure the following items are in the package. If the package
is not complete, contact your supplier.
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FortiDDoS device
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Power cord
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Documentation CD
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Brackets to mount the chasis on a rack