ASA>en ASA#config t ASA(config)#http server enable Notice to use the ASDM you must put it one more command for the ASA to listen on port 443 which is 'http server enable' from that open up your browser and type the IP address of the ASA in this example it is '192.168.5.1' you can either run the ASDM from the ASA or install it on your system for a faster experience it's your choice, but it does add additional memory and CPU if the ASDM runs on the ASA. Cryptochecksum: a2692f1b 31b2d847 6abf71e4 b9c1bcfb 1641 bytes copied in 1.730 secs (1641 bytes/sec) Type help or '?' for a list of available commands. WARNING: http server is not yet enabled to allow ASDM access.

In this example I have an ASA 5505 with default configuration (I did a 'write erase' to clear the IP addressing and DHCP settings) when you reload the device I decided to use the ASA's pre-configure wizard which really just makes the ASA useable by giving the inside interface an IP address along with the correct time and the 'enable password' Here are the current settings: The following configuration will be used: Enable password: cisco Allow password recovery: yes Clock (UTC): 11:04:11 Firewall Mode: Routed Inside IP address: 192.168.5.1 Inside network mask: 255.255.255.0 Host name: ASA Domain name: IP address of host running Device Manager: 192.168.5.10 Use this configuration and write to flash? yes INFO: Security level for 'inside' set to 100 by default.

The ASDM is a pretty good GUI tool that helps make the ASA a simpler process of maintaining and configuring the device, instead of doing CLI commando style. Or they can be included in high-performance blades that work together with the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series, and recently new they can also run in a virtual instance which provides tenant isolation for public and private clouds! For now let's focus on the basics of the ASA like the ASDM. These ASA's can be used as a standalone appliance' that can handle the need for branch offices to enterprise data centers. FirewallThe Cisco 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances are of course an excellent firewall but the ASA also offers (depending on the model) other security services as well, like IPS systems, VPN, content security, unified communications and remote access.

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