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    Deploy Panorama

    Where Can I Use This?What Do I Need?
    • NGFW (Managed by Panorama)
    No prerequisites needed
    The following task list summarizes the steps to get started with Panorama. For an example of how to use Panorama for central management, see Use Case: Configure Firewalls Using Panorama.
    1. (M-Series appliance only) Rack mount the appliance.
    2. Perform initial configuration to enable network access to Panorama. See Set Up the Panorama Virtual Appliance or Set Up the M-Series Appliance.
    3. Register Panorama and Install Licenses.
    4. Install Content and Software Updates for Panorama.
    5. (Recommended) Set up Panorama in a high availability configuration. See Panorama High Availability.
    6. Add a Firewall as a Managed Device.
    7. Add a Device Group or Create a Device Group Hierarchy, Add a Template, and (if applicable) Configure a Template Stack.
    8. (Optional) Configure log forwarding to Panorama and/or to external services. See Manage Log Collection.
    9. Monitor Network Activity using the visibility and reporting tools on Panorama.

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