However, it can be used for Firepower with FTD product instances’ registration. This new way of licensing requires direct or proxy connection to the Cisco Smart Software Management (CSSM) website through the Internet.Īlthough, for highly secure environments that accessing to the Internet is not an option, Cisco Permanent License Reservation (PLR License) lets you install an authorization code that enables all premium features on your product permanently.

Smart Licensing helps simplify three core functions. The solution lets you to simply check the status of your license and software usage trends. Cisco Smart Licensing is cloud-based this solution allows you to automate time-consuming licensing tasks. All Cisco Firepower product instances could be registered using Cisco smart licenses. The FDM can be used to apply and mange Firepower licenses in a centralized platform. Cisco Device Manager is natively available on Cisco Firepower Firewall with FTD and is free to use. It contains workflows, diagrams and default configuration options. It is an on box web base manager software that is running on your Firepower with FTD’s box natively. Firepower Device manager can be applied through network when you have single firewall that need to be managed.

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