How to Deploy - Firewall Analyzer - Distributed Edition

Firewall Analyzer Distributed Edition can be deployed using the steps given below:

• Install the Central first.
• Install the Probe next.
• Start the Central first.
• Start the Probe next.

After successfully installing and starting the Central and Probe(s), you can view all required reports for each Probe from Central Console. 

Install Central

• Download Firewall Analyzer Distributed Edition (ManageEngine_FirewallAnalyzer_DE_64bit.exe or ManageEngine_FirewallAnalyzer_DE.exe)
• After accepting the licensing terms, select the mode as Central.
• Configure the proxy server details, in case Central is behind a proxy server the details are required to contact the Probe(s).

Once installed, start the Central.

Install Probe
Note: Before proceeding with installation of Probe(s), ensure that Central is installed, running and can be reached from the machine, in which Probe is to be installed.

• Download Firewall Analyzer Distributed Edition (ManageEngine_FirewallAnalyzer_DE_64bit.exe or ManageEngine_FirewallAnalyzer_DE.exe)
• After accepting the licensing terms, select the mode as Probe.
• Configure the Central Details such as, host name, port, and protocol.
• In case Probe is behind a proxy server, enable the 'Use Proxy Server to contact Central' check box and configure the proxy server details which is required to connect to the Central.
• Configure the Probe Details. Enter the HostName/IP/Nat IP address of the Probe, for Central to connect. 

Once installed, start the Probe and configure the firewalls to send logs to the Probe.