The Watchguard Firebox Vclass Operating System™ (Os); The Watchguard Firebox Vclass Administrative Client Applications; What's Inside The Carton - Watchguard Firebox V10 Installation Manual

CHAPTER 1: A Tour of the WatchGuard Firebox Vclass Security Appliances
hardware features rely wholly on the next two component sets for
operational guidance.
The WatchGuard Firebox Vclass Operating System™ (OS)
Every Firebox Vclass security appliance is pre-installed with the latest
version of the Firebox Vclass Operating System–which is identified on the
packaging by a version number. This operating system includes all the
software resources that make the appliance fully functional, including a
complex database that stores the settings you assemble with the following
software application.
The WatchGuard Firebox Vclass administrative client
applications
Using the WatchGuard Vcontroller (or the companion WatchGuard CPM
client software) gives you full control of all the customizable operating
system parameters, including basic system configurations, security
policies, maintenance and activity logging. You can use a more recent
version of a client management application to maintain the operations of
an appliance with an older version of the OS, however, you should not
use an older client to manage a recently upgraded-OS appliance.
This is important, as a careful upgrade strategy is crucial in keeping your
security appliances at optimum levels. As fully detailed in a separate
chapter in the System Administration Guide, you will need to occasionally
upgrade both operating system software and the WatchGuard
administrative application. This will ensure that you can utilize the most
complete set of features in your Firebox Vclass appliances.

What's inside the carton

Different Firebox Vclass appliance models are packaged with differing
contents, as catalogued in this section.
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