Cisco Cisco Web Security Appliance S360 User Guide
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AsyncOS 9.1 for Cisco Web Security Appliances User Guide
Chapter 2 Connect, Install, and Configure
Deploying a Virtual Appliance
Deploying a Virtual Appliance
To deploy a virtual web security appliance, see the Cisco Content Security Virtual Appliance Installation
Guide, available from
Guide, available from
.
Migrating from a Physical to a Virtual Appliance
To migrate your deployment from a physical appliance to a virtual appliance, see the virtual appliance
installation guide referenced in the previous topic and the Release Notes for your AsyncOS version.
installation guide referenced in the previous topic and the Release Notes for your AsyncOS version.
Task Overview for Connecting, Installing, and Configuring
Connecting the Appliance
Before You Begin
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To mount the appliance, cable the appliance for management, and connect the appliance to power,
follow the instructions in the hardware guide for your appliance. For the location of this document
for your model, see
follow the instructions in the hardware guide for your appliance. For the location of this document
for your model, see
.
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If you plan to physically connect the appliance to a WCCP v2 router for transparent redirection, first
verify that the WCCP router supports Layer 2 redirection.
verify that the WCCP router supports Layer 2 redirection.
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Be aware of Cisco configuration recommendations:
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Use simplex cabling (separate cables for incoming and outgoing traffic) if possible for enhanced
performance and security.
performance and security.
Task
More Information
1.
Connect the appliance to internet traffic.
2.
Gather and record setup information.
3.
Run the System Setup Wizard.
4.
(Optional) Connect upstream proxies.