Juniper NETWORK AND SECURITY MANAGER 2010.3, Administration Manual

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CHAPTER 2
Planning Your Virtual Network
When you use Network and Security Manager (NSM) to manage your devices, you are
creating a virtual network that represents your physical network. Using this virtual network,
you can create, control, and maintain the security of your physical network at a system
level.
This chapter provides information to help you decide how best to create your virtual
network and simplify management tasks.
NOTE: Not all devices support all features described in this guide. For device-specific
datasheets that include an updated feature list for each device, go to
http://www.juniper.net . In the Products and Services section, select the product family.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Configuring Devices Overview on page 41
•
Configuring IDP-Capable Devices Overview on page 45
• Simplifying Management on page 54
• Creating an Information Banner on page 57
Configuring Devices Overview
To manage Juniper Networks devices that already exist on your network, you can import
their device configurations into NSM. Each imported device appears in the NSM UI, where
you can view or make changes to the device, such as change settings in the device
configuration, edit the security policy for the device, and upgrade device firmware.
For new devices that do not yet exist on your network, you can create their device
configuration in NSM. When you physically deploy your device, you can install the modeled
device configuration on that device to instantly get it up and running. After you install the
modeled configuration on the device, you can manage the device just as you would an
imported device.
NOTE: You cannot install a modeled device configuration on a Secure Access or Infranet
Controller device. These devices must be added to NSM by importing.
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