WatchGuard® for MSS-Enterprise Datasheet
NOTE: For WatchGuard Secure Partners interested in moving to a Managed Security Services model and managing fewer than 100 appliances, please see our WSP-MSS description page. WSP-MSS uses WatchGuard System Manager 8.x for management; the specifications below are for the software associated with the MSS-Enterprise program for MSS Providers managing more than 100 appliances.
WatchGuard for Managed Security Services-Enterprise (MSS-Enterprise) is designed to meet the demands of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) who require fast provisioning and centralized management of their customers' security and who manage over 100 appliances. By deploying our model-upgradeable UTM appliances, you can meet the growing needs of customers while maintaining a low operating cost. In addition, our industry-leading LiveSecurity® Service keeps you informed and in control of your customers' security.
WatchGuard System Manager - MSS Edition is the software component of WatchGuard specifically designed for MSS, and comprises the fast provisioning and centralized management capabilities in Global Policy Manager (GPM), and the secure logging and rich reporting engine of WatchGuard Event Processor (WEP+).
WatchGuard® System Manager - MSS Edition
MSS-Enterprise customers use WatchGuard System Manager 8.3.1 to manage Firebox X e-Series appliances or any appliances running Fireware Pro. In addition, MSS-Enterprise customers may run WSM-MSS Edition GPM 7.x to manage legacy appliances as listed in the table below.
WatchGuard® System Manager - MSS Edition |
| Global Policy Manager (GPM) Specifications |
| GPM Tools |
Policy Manager, VPN Manager, Historical Reports, LogViewer, HostWatch™, ServiceWatch™, Status Report, Authentication List, Blocked Site List, Bandwidth Meter |
| Operating System |
Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP workstations |
| Processor/Speed |
Intel Pentium 4 / 700 Mhz minimum; 1.4 GHz recommended |
| Disk Space |
100 MB minimum; 1 GB recommended |
| Memory |
256 MB minimum; 512 MB recommended |
Web Browser
(management and reporting) |
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.1 (or greater) or Netscape® Navigator 4.7 (or greater) |
| Management Session |
Firebox® X and Firebox® III Appliances:
HTTP-encrypted via IPSec or unencrypted; GPM; VPN Manager
Firebox® SOHO 6:
HTTP-encrypted via IPSec or unencrypted; VPN Manager |
| WatchGuard Event Processor Plus (WEP+) Specifications |
| WEP Tools |
WEP daemons, WEPtools, Wgdev |
| Operating System |
SUN® Solaris™ 2.8
Required modules: SUNWbnur, SUNWbnuu, SUNWapppr, SUNWapppu, SUNWpppk |
| Processor |
UltraSparc™ II; UltraSparc™ IIi |
| Memory |
270 MB minimum; 550 MB recommended |
| Disk Space |
4 GB (Varies by number of Fireboxes connected to WEP. Requirements can be higher with large number of managed devices. SCSI disks highly recommended.) |
| /usr Partition |
500 MB |
| Additional Recommended Sun® Patches |
For current information on Sun® patches, go to
sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/show.pl?target=patchpage |
| Logging Features |
The WEP+ accepts logs from Firebox® appliances running Fireware™ or legacy (WFS) operating systems |
| Reporting Features |
Text and graphical HTML-based reporting
WebTrends® compatible: Export logs for advanced reporting within NetIQ's WebTrends® reporting tools
Scriptable reporting engine: Generate customized reporting from logs |
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