Firebox Vclass High Availability - Watchguard V10 Supplementary Manual

In a WatchGuard Firebox Vclass High Availability (HA), two Firebox
Vclass appliances are connected so that one serves as a ready backup to
the other if the main appliance fails while managing network traffic. This
chapter guides you through connecting, linking, and running a High
Availability (HA) Active/Active system using two Firebox Vclass
appliances in a primary and secondary relationship.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
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High Availability Guide
WatchGuard
High Availability
"How High Availability Works" on page 2
"High Availability Modes" on page 2
"Prerequisites for a High Availability System" on page 3
"Connecting the appliances" on page 4
"Installing High Availability" on page 4
"Configuring High Availability Active/Active in Vcontroller" on
page 7
"Managing High Availability" on page 13
"Setting and Responding to Alarms" on page 14
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