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Controlling engines
You can command and set options for engines through the Management Client or on the engine command line. You can also stop traffic manually.
Working on the engine command line
Although the engines are managed remotely, some operations on the Linux command line on the engines are useful for troubleshooting and local maintenance operations.

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Introduction to the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall solution
Before setting up Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (Forcepoint NGFW), it is useful to know what the different components do and what engine roles are available.
Deployment
Before you can set up the system and start configuring elements, you must consider how the different SMC components should be positioned and deployed.
Setting up
After deploying the SMC components, you are ready to start using the Management Client and carrying out some of the first configuration tasks.
Monitoring
You can use the SMC to monitor system components and third-party devices. You can also view and filter logs, and create Reports from them.
Controlling engines
You can command and set options for engines through the Management Client or on the engine command line. You can also stop traffic manually.
- Controlling engine operation
  You can command and set options for Firewall engines, Layer 2 Firewall engines, IPS engines, Master NGFW Engines, Virtual Firewalls, Virtual IPS engines, and Virtual Layer 2 Firewalls through the Management Client.
- Working on the engine command line
  Although the engines are managed remotely, some operations on the Linux command line on the engines are useful for troubleshooting and local maintenance operations.
  - Considerations for working on the engine command line
    Nearly all engine configuration is done through the Management Client, but some engine settings and options must be defined and configured on the command line.
  - Access the engine command line
    There are several ways you can connect to the engine and access the engine command line.
  - Reconfigure engine settings
    On the command line of the NGFW Engine, you can use the NGFW Initial Configuration Wizard to change settings that were defined during the installation of the NGFW Engine.
  - Create engine scripts
    Engine scripts run when the engine changes its state.
  - Send commands to Virtual NGFW Engines
    Commands to Virtual NGFW Engines are sent from the command line of the Master NGFW Engine that hosts the Virtual NGFW Engines.
SMC configuration
Security Management Center (SMC) configuration allows you to customize how the SMC components work.
Engine element configuration
You can create and modify Firewalls, IPS engines, Layer 2 Firewalls, Master NGFW Engines and Virtual NGFW Engines. You can configure the engine properties, activate optional features, and configure advanced engine settings.
Routing
Use the Management Client to configure static or dynamic routing, and use a Multi-Link configuration to manage and distribute inbound and outbound connections.
Traffic inspection policies
Policies are key elements that contain rules for allowing or blocking network traffic and inspecting the content of traffic.
Users and authentication
User accounts are stored in internal databases or external directory servers. You can use Forcepoint NGFW in the Firewall/VPN role or external authentication servers to authenticate users.
Virtual private networks
Forcepoint NGFW supports both policy-based and route-based VPNs (virtual private networks).
Maintenance and upgrades
Maintenance includes procedures that you do not typically need to do frequently.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting helps you resolve common problems in the Forcepoint NGFW and SMC.
Appendices

Working on the engine command line

Although the engines are managed remotely, some operations on the Linux command line on the engines are useful for troubleshooting and local maintenance operations.

Considerations for working on the engine command line
Nearly all engine configuration is done through the Management Client, but some engine settings and options must be defined and configured on the command line.
Access the engine command line
There are several ways you can connect to the engine and access the engine command line.
Reconfigure engine settings
On the command line of the NGFW Engine, you can use the NGFW Initial Configuration Wizard to change settings that were defined during the installation of the NGFW Engine.
Create engine scripts
Engine scripts run when the engine changes its state.
Send commands to Virtual NGFW Engines
Commands to Virtual NGFW Engines are sent from the command line of the Master NGFW Engine that hosts the Virtual NGFW Engines.

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