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Figure 4.1: Typical DSView 3 Software System Firewall Configuration
VPNs
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure network that uses public infrastructure and typically
includes several Wide Area Network (WAN) components that may impact performance of the
VPN.
includes several Wide Area Network (WAN) components that may impact performance of the
VPN.
Typically, two sites are connected in a VPN network using WANs and a router. This setup provides
a secure network between the two sites, but processing is slow.
a secure network between the two sites, but processing is slow.
Several factors related to the network setup, including the DSView 3 software database replication
schedule and methods of device access, can affect the speed of a multi-site VPN network. The
trade-off must be made based on the network setup.
schedule and methods of device access, can affect the speed of a multi-site VPN network. The
trade-off must be made based on the network setup.
Table 4.4: Typical DSView 3 Software System Firewall Configuration Descriptions
Number Description
Number
Description
1
DSView 3 Software Client
5
DSView 3 Server
2
HTTPS
6
Proxy
3
Proxy
7
KVM Switch or Serial Console Appliance
4
Firewall
8
Target Devices