Overview:
IronPort Centralized Management makes it simple, safe, and
secure to manage multi-box installations of IronPort Email Security
Appliances. Midsize enterprises can ensure redundant systems
have the same configuration. Large enterprises and service providers
can manage machines in disparate data centers or across the
globe. Centralized Management users have found that administration
time can be cut in half when managing two systems and above
90% at larger installations.
Features:
Unique Architecture:
Three tier architecture allows unique configurations
by machine, group, or for all machines under management. Any
setting can be configured at any level, providing flexibility
to manage configurations based on network topology or business
requirements.
Multi-master network technology allows all machines
to connect to each other, eliminating the need to have a separate
"master" system to push out configurations and the associated
risks with creating a single point of failure. Administrators
can log into any machine and control every machine under management.
Security:
SSH protocol provides authentication, encryption,
and integrity to the communications between machines in the
network.
Graphical User Interface:
The easy-to-use GUI brings clarity to managing multiple
machines. Each page shows how settings are configured across
all machines under management. It is simple to change the current
mode where a setting is configured. Centralized Management also
fully supports configuration through the Command Line Interface.
Benefits:
Reduced Administration Time With Centralized Management
administrators can make a setting change on a single machine
and have that setting change propagate to all machines under
management. There is no longer need to write scripts or to manage
multiple XML configuration files. Once committed, configuration
changes are made effective across all machines within seconds,
reducing the amount of time that configuration deltas are present
within the network.
No Configuration Surprises As administrators know,
managing multiple machines opens up the unintended opportunity
for one or more machines to have a different configuration from
the others. These non-uniform or "rogue" configurations can
have undesired consequences and take hours to discover and correct.
With Centralized Management, the administrator is given visibility
into how all other systems under management are configured.
Make Changes with Confidence Making changes that affect
multiple machines can be a tense job. Centralized Management
allows administrators to make changes on a single machine, test
the configuration until satisfied, and then promote the change
to all machines under management.
Easier Management without Additional Hardware Other
email security appliance solutions require customers to purchase
additional hardware to manage multiple systems. IronPort's solution
is enabled as part of AsyncOS™ and does not require additional
power, cooling, or rack space to benefit.
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