Foundation Summary The "Foundation Summary" provides a convenient review of many key concepts in this chapter. If you are already comfortable with the topics in this chapter, this summary can help you recall a few details. If you just read this chapter, this review should help solidify some key facts. If you are doing your final preparation before the exam, this summary provides a convenient way to review the day before the exam.PDM is a browser-based configuration tool designed to help you set up, configure, and monitor your Cisco PIX Firewall graphically. It is installed as a separate software image on the Cisco PIX Firewall and resides in the Flash memory of all PIX Firewall units running PIX Firewall Version 6.0 and higher. Multiple PIX Firewall units can be monitored and configured using PDM from a single workstation via the web browser.PDM uses tables, drop-down menus, and task-oriented selection menus to assist you in administering your Cisco PIX Firewall. To provide secure management access to your PIX Firewall, PDM allows access only via HTTPS. Five main tabs are available on PDM to configure the Cisco PIX Firewall:- System Properties
- Hosts/Networks
- Translation Rules
- Access Rules
- VPN
The optimal configuration file size to use with PDM is less than 100 KB (which is approximately 1500 lines). Cisco PIX Firewall configuration files larger than 100 KB might interfere with PDM's performance on your workstation. |