Getting Started
5
Installation Procedure
The appliance installation involves the following mandatory steps:
1. Configure the Firewall element in the Management Center (see the
separate
Firewall/VPN Installation Guide
or the online help of the
Management Client).
2. Save the initial configuration to receive a one-time password for
establishing trust between the appliance and the Management
Server (see the separate
Firewall/VPN Installation Guide
).
3. Install the appliance into a rack and connect the cables as
instructed in this guide.
4. Perform the initial configuration and establish contact between the
appliance and the Management Server (see
Initial Configuration
,
on page 19).
Product Documentation
The following documentation covers the StoneGate Firewall/VPN
products:
• The
Management Center Installation Guide
and the
Firewall/VPN
Installation Guide
explain how to install the Management Center and
how to configure your firewalls’ basic settings.
• The
online help
of the Management Client contains the step-by-step
instructions for the daily configuration and management of your
system.
• The
Administrator’s Guide
contains the same information as the
online help, but in PDF form.
• The
Management Center Reference Guide
and the
Firewall/VPN
Reference Guide
contain background and reference information that
helps you to plan and understand your system.
Finding the Documentation
Press
F1
while in any Management Client window to view the online
help.
All PDF guides are available:
• On the Management Center CD-ROM (in the
Documentation
folder)
• At the Stonesoft Website at
http://www.stonesoft.com/en/support/
technical_support_and_documents/manuals/
.
Install the free Adobe Reader program to view the PDF documents
(available at
www.adobe.com/reader/
).
