Getting Started

This Administration Guide describes:

• Installing the appliance and connecting the cables.

• Configuring Security Policies.

• Configuring local users and administrators.

• Configuring advanced settings.

• Logging and monitoring.

Workflow:

1. Install the Quantum Spark appliance and connect all cables.

   See the:

   • 1530 / 1550 Getting Started Guide.

   • 1570 / 1590 Getting Started Guide.

   • 1570R Getting Started Guide.

   • 1600 / 1800 Getting Started Guide.

   • Setting up the Quantum Spark Appliance.

2. Follow the applicable First Time Deployment option.

   See First Time Deployment Options.

3. Install the required licenses.

   See Managing Licenses

4. Configure the required users and objects.

   See Managing Users and Objects.

5. Configure required appliance settings.

   See Managing the Device.

6. In SmartConsole, configure and install the required Security Policies.

   See:

   • Small-scale Deployment Installation.

   • Large-scale Deployment Installation.

7. Make sure the appliance works as required.

   See Logs and Monitoring.