Preface - Tavve zoneranger User Manual

Preface

About ZoneRanger
The ZoneRanger appliance provides enterprises with a mechanism for extending the reach of
management applications into firewall-protected networks. ZoneRanger, working together with the
Ranger Gateway software component, serves as a proxy firewall for management traffic,
simultaneously enabling the flow of management traffic between applications and devices, and
inspecting/filtering the traffic in order to mitigate security risks.
ZoneRanger has been designed for demilitarized zones (DMZs), which are the most common form
of firewall-protected network, but can also be used in any situation where firewalls prevent the
normal flow of management protocol traffic.
About this Guide
This guide provides detailed information intended to help users successfully deploy, configure and
operate ZoneRangers within their networks. Topics covered include:
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The ZoneRanger architecture
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Deployment arrangements and options for ZoneRanger and Ranger Gateway
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Foundational concepts and mechanisms required to understand, install, configure, and
operate ZoneRangers and Ranger Gateways
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Proxy and management services provided by ZoneRanger
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ZoneRanger and Ranger Gateway user interfaces
Audience
This guide is intended for persons with a good understanding of network protocols and the
management of networks in general.
Technical Support
Technical assistance is available when you purchase a support contract.
Support covers the ZoneRanger device, the Ranger Gateway software, and the technical
documentation. Please have the ZoneRanger serial number located on the back of the device ready
before calling Tavve technical support.
You can contact Tavve technical support at:
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E-mail:support@tavve.com
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Telephone:+1 919-654-1235
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Fax: +1 919-380-7147
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