What you need
Suggested post-startup tasks
Task
Notes
Refer to...
Check for updates
and patches
If you have a support contract, you can automatically
set your Sidewinder to load and install available
patches. You can also check for patches manually, or
you can periodically check the Secure Computing
web site for available patches and other Technical
Support information.
See the “General System Tasks”
chapter of the
Sidewinder
Administration Guide
.
Also check
www.securecomputing.com/goto/
updates
Configure the rule
elements, rules, and
rule groups
The appliance uses a set of rules to determine the
proxies and servers that internal and external users
will be allowed to use.
See the Policy section of the
Sidewinder Administration Guide
.
Set up accounts for
other administrators
You may need more than one administration user
account on the system if your site divides
administrative tasks among several administrators.
See the “General Maintenance Tasks”
chapter of the
Sidewinder
Administration Guide
.
Configure your
internal mail server
to route e-mail
through the
appliance
How you do this depends on the e-mail software you
use internally. If your routing directs outbound mail
to the appliance, no further configuration of your
internal mail server is required.
See your mail server’s documentation
for help.
Run the Reconfigure
Mail tool
Configure your basic mail services using the
Reconfigure Mail tool. After configuration is
complete, create the necessary objects and rules.
If you selected Transparent:
• Create two rules: one for inbound mail and one
for outbound mail.
• Use the smtp (Mail Proxy) service.
• Use two Mail (SMTP proxy) application defenses:
one for inbound traffic and one for outbound
traffic, each with direction-appropriate settings.
If you selected Secure Split SMTP Servers:
• Create two rules: one for inbound mail and one
for outbound mail.
• Use the sendmail (Sendmail Server) service.
• The rules’ destination burb must be <Any>. The
destination endpoint must also be <Any>.
• Use two Mail (Sendmail) application defenses:
one for inbound traffic and one for outbound
traffic, each with direction-appropriate settings.
See the “E-Mail” chapter of the
Sidewinder Administration Guide.
Create a
configuration
backup
An initial configuration backup is automatically
created when you first configure your appliance. If
you have made changes, now is a good time for you
to create another configuration backup. Backing up
the configuration files enables you to quickly restore
an appliance to its desired operational state. By
storing your configuration, you can:
• Have temporary storage for your Sidewinder
configuration.
• Back up your initial configuration.
• Quickly reconfigure your system after a hardware
failure.
See the “General Maintenance Tasks”
chapter of the
Sidewinder
Administration Guide
.
Welcome to the Sidewinder appliance
®
—
Use this Quick Start
to set up your Sidewinder appliance, version 7.0. Please refer to the
Startup Guide
for comprehensive setup instructions.
What you need
Quick Start
power cord(s)
and serial cable
rack mount kit
(with rack mountable systems)
network cables
Requirements for management system:
Windows XP or 2000
1 GHz CPU
512 MB memory
CD drive
Provided in shipment
Provided by you
Sidewinder appliance
(models vary)
media and
documents
Management
system
-
You configure and
manage a Sidewinder
appliance from a
Windows-based
desktop or laptop
system.
— Management Tools CD
— Installation - Disk
Imaging CD
— Activation Certificate
— User Guides
— Additional materials
Technical Support Information
Web — www.securecomputing.com/goto/support
Product names used within are trademarks of their respective companies.
© 2007 Secure Computing Corporation. All rights reserved.
Part Number: 86-0946591-A
media and
documents
Management
system
-
You configure and
manage a Sidewinder
appliance from a
Windows-based
desktop or laptop
system.
