Cisco IPS-4240-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4240 Installation Manual page 9

Preface
This guide describes how to install appliances and modules that support Cisco IPS 5.0. It includes a
glossary that contains expanded acronyms and pertinent IPS terms. It is part of the documentation set
for Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 5.0. Use this guide in conjunction with the documents listed in
Related Documentation, page
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Audience
This guide is for experienced network security administrators who install and maintain Cisco IPS
sensors, including the supported IPS appliances and modules.
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