Deploying Network VirusWall Enforcer
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Plan for network traffic, considering the location of critical computers, such as
email, Web, and application servers.
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Determine the number of devices needed to meet your security needs and their
locations on the network.
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Conduct a pilot deployment on a test segment of your network.
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Redefine your deployment strategy based on the results of the pilot
deployment.
Phase 2: Perform Preconfiguration
In phase 2, begin implementing the plan you created in phase 1 by performing the
following tasks:
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Perform the initial preconfiguration tasks (see
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Perform preconfiguration on the device(s) (see
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Connect the device(s) to your network (see
Phase 3: Manage Devices
During phase 3, manage Network VirusWall Enforcer devices from the Web console.
For this phase, consult the following sections of the Administrator’s Guide:
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Understanding Network VirusWall Enforcer
provides details about relevant concepts,
including management options, endpoints, security risks, policy enforcement, device
ports, fault tolerance, updatable components, SNMP support, and VLAN support.
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Preparing for Policy Enforcement
discusses the tasks you need to perform before creating
policies and deploying them to your network.
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Policy Creation and Deployment
covers actual policy creation, providing sample
scenarios and instructions.
Deployment Notes
Consider the following when planning for a deployment:
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All traffic to and from a network segment must go through the device.
