Chapter 4. Exploring the Adaptive Security Device Manager

This chapter provides the background and information you need to easily navigate through ASDM and complete the step-by-step portions in the remaining chapters of this book.

This chapter addresses the following topics:

  • Introduction to the Adaptive Security Device Manager— This discussion provides a brief overview of the ASDM product.

  • Exploring the ASDM Graphical User Interface— The chapter then provides a detailed explanation of the different components of the ASDM GUI, including all menu options, navigation icons, navigation features, pull-down menus, and wizards.

The Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) is the primary application used to configure the ASA/PIX Security Appliance running ...

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