Working with Virtual Devices

When defining and managing Virtual Devices in Multi-Domain Security Management, you must use the SmartDashboard associated with a specific Domain Management Server. Otherwise, the configuration procedures are identical to those for a Security Gateway management model. Multi-Domain Security Management treats Virtual Devices much in the same manner as physical devices.

You can add as many Virtual Systems to Domain Management Servers as your license permits. Virtual Systems added to a Domain Management Server do not have to reside on the same VSX Gateway or cluster.

Included Topics Adding Virtual System to a Domain Management Server Adding Virtual Routers and Virtual Switches to a Domain Management Server

Adding Virtual System to a Domain Management Server

To add a new Virtual System to a Domain Management Server:

1. In the SmartDomain Manager, launch SmartDashboard from the appropriate Domain Management Server.
2. Create and configure the Virtual System.
3. Define and install a security policy.

Adding Virtual Routers and Virtual Switches to a Domain Management Server

To add Virtual Routers and Virtual Switches to a Domain Management Server:

1. In the SmartDomain Manager, launch SmartDashboard from the appropriate Domain Management Server.
2. Create and configure Virtual Routers and Virtual Switches as required.