Secure Computing sidewinder, Startup Manual

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Chapter 1: Installation Overview
Selecting the best startup method
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Selecting the
best startup
method
The following figures provide snapshots of the different initial configuration
methods. The most common method, using the Quick Start Wizard while
directly connected to an appliance, is also reflected in the checklist starting on
page 5.
There are three possible methods:
Figure 2:
Direct connect
with the Quick Start
Wizard
The most common method is to connect a Windows-based computer to the
appliance using a serial cable, then use the Quick Start Wizard
.
Figure 3: Direct connect
with the Quick Start text-
mode program
prompt %:
For users who do not have a Windows system near their appliance, connect a
terminal or terminal emulator to the appliance using a serial cable or monitor
and keyboard, then use the text-mode Quick Start program.
See “Using a locally attached terminal” on page 34 for more information.
Figure 4: Diskette or
flash drive transfer with
Quick Start Wizard
For users who must create an initial configuration away from their appliance,
use the Quick Start Wizard to save a configuration to a diskette or USB flash
drive, then insert the media into the appliance and power it on.
See “Saving your initial configuration to removable media” on page 37 for
more information.