# ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer :: Distributed Firewall Analysis Solution for Multi-National Companies, Large Enterprises, MSSPs

## Firewall Analyzer Distributed Edition

- **Highly scalable:** Scale smoothly upto 1200 security devices
- **Distributed monitoring:** Monitor multiple devices spread across the world

![fw-diagram](https://www.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/firewall/central_server_architecture.jpg)

## 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.

## A single platter for comprehensive Network Security Device Management

### Quick Links

- [Demo](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/request-demo.html)
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- [Compare Editions](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/#compare)
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- [Awards & Recognition](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-awards-and-recognitions.html)

### Network Bandwidth Reports

- [Real-time traffic monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/real-time-bandwidth-monitoring.html)
- [Bandwidth Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/bandwidth-monitoring.html)
- [URL Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-url-report.html)
- [Employee Internet Traffic Usage](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/employee-internet-monitoring.html)
- [Geolocation Map View Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-geolocation-mapview-report.html)
- [Trend Analysis for Capacity Planning](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/historical-trend.html)
- [User/ Hostname Resolution for Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/username-ipaddress-mapping-dhcp-proxy-logs.html)

### Network Security & Device Mgmt

- [Virus, Attack & Security Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-virus-report.html)
- [VPN Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/vpn-reports.html)
- [Active VPN Connection Trend Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/vpn-trend-report.html)
- [Application Reports for Firewall](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/application-reports.html)
- [Proxy Server Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/proxy-server-report.html)

#### Firewall Device Management

1. [Policy Overview Report](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-policy-overview-report.html)
2. [Used Rules Report](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-rules-urls-monitoring.html)
3. [Unused Rules Report](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-rules-urls-monitoring.html#TopUnusedRules)
4. [Security Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-security-management.html)
5. [Configuration Change Management Report/Alert](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-change-management.html)

### Log Management

- [Firewall Log Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-logs.html)
- [Firewall Log Analysis](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-analysis.html)
- [Importing Firewall Log Files](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/importing-firewall-log-files.html)
- [Log Forensic Analysis - Raw & Formatted Log Search and Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-rawlog-search-reports.html)
- [Firewall Log Archiving](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/archive-firewall-log-encryption-time-stamping.html)

#### Firewall Log Analysis

1. [Check Point](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/checkpoint-log-analysis.html)
2. [Cisco PIX Device](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/cisco-pix-log-analysis.html)
3. [Cisco ASA Device](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/cisco-asa-netflow-log-analysis.html)
4. [CyberGuard](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/cyberguard-log-analysis.html)
5. [Fortigate](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/fortigate-log-analysis.html)
6. [IPFIX with Extensions Support](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/ipfix-with-extensions-support.html)
7. [Virtual/Context-based Firewall Support](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/virtual-firewall-support.html)

#### Security Device Log Analysis

1. [Microsoft ISA](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/microsoft-isa-log-analysis.html)
2. [NetScreen](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/netscreen-log-analysis.html)
3. [SonicWALL](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/sonicwall-log-analysis.html)
4. [WatchGuard](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/watchguard-log-analysis.html)
5. [Squid Proxy](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/squid-proxy-report.html)

### Compliance & MSSP Features

#### Compliance

1. [Firewall Compliance](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-compliance-management.html)
2. [Firewall Admin Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-log-audit.html)
3. [Security Audit & Configuration Analysis Report](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-security-audit-configuration-analysis.html)

#### MSSP Specific Features

1. [Managed Firewall Service](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/mssp.html)
2. [Dashboard and User Views](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-user-based-views.html)
3. [Rebranding](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-web-client-rebranding.html)

#### Troubleshooting Tool

1. [Diagnose Live Firewall Connections](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/diagnose-firewall-live-connections.html)

#### Other Features

1. [External User Authentication](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/external-user-authentication.html)
2. [Alert Administration](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-alert-administration.html)
3. [Integration with ManageEngine OpManager](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-opmanager-integration.html)
4. [Firewall Credential Profiles](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/fetch-rules--firewall-credential-profiles.html)
5. [Custom Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-reporting.html)
6. [Scheduled Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-adhoc-reports-scheduling.html)
7. [Firewall Bandwidth Alerts](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/firewall-alerts.html)