Configuring Flowgear in the GMS Management Interface

This section contains configuration procedures for the Flowgear appliance through the SonicWALL GMS management interface.

Linking SonicWALL GMS appliances to Autotask Accounts

Autotask customers are linked to the SonicWALL GMS by setting up custom groups in the SonicWALL GMS management interface.

To link your SonicWALL GMS to an Autotask account, complete the following steps:

1	Navigate to the Console > Management > Custom Groups page.

 

2	Click Add Category. An Add Group Category pop-up window displays:

 

3	Enter Customer Code in both text fields.

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Click OK.

5	Navigate to the Firewall tab.

 

6	Right-click Global View in the left navigation menu, and then select the Refresh option.

7	Right-click each firewall device and select the Modify Procedures option.

 

A list of custom groups displays with the default values:

 

8	Enter the Autotask Account Number for the matching customer in the CustomerCode field.

Enabling Access to Passwords

To enable passwords for firewall devices to be integrated into Autotask configuration, complete the following steps:

1	Navigate to the Console > Management > Settings page.

 

2	Disable Enforce Password Security. This allows the passwords to be viewed through the Autotask management interface over a secure connection.

3	Click Update.