Configuring Switches to be managed through Global Management System(GMS)

This article provides information on how to configure SonicWall Switches to be managed using SonicWall Global Management System (GMS).

The Sonicwall Switches can be managed through GMS, which provides single point of management so that you do not need to switch between devices. Once the switch is connected to a properly licensed firewall, it is automatically registered at MySonicWall (MSW). The switch options are then visible within GMS. Your
switch can be managed from device view on the individual firewall.

Prerequisites:

Before configuring and managing the switch from GMS, the following prerequisites should be met.

• MySonicwall Account needs to be created.
  

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• The switch needs to be installed and connected to a licensed firewall so it can be acquired through Zero Touch configuration, and you need a GMS license to manage the firewall and switch from GMS.

Switch Installation and Configuration:

The switch is acquired through Zero Touch configuration. It needs to be connected to a properly licensed firewall and has to be enabled for Zero Touch in MSW. You also need a GMS license and a to manage the switch from GMS.

Adding Sonicwall Switch to GMS:

• Navigate to Capture Security Center.
• Log in to GMS using your MSW credentials.
  
      
  
  
• Select the Manage tile.
• Navigate to MANAGE | SETUP > Network > Interfaces.
• Click the Edit icon next to the interface that you want to update with the switch information.
  
        
  
  
• Enter the Address and Subnet Mask.
• Click on the Advanced tab.
• Select the option Enable Auto-Discovery of SonicWall Switches so the switch is green. This automatically adds the DHCP scope under the configured interface. Click OK to save the settings.
  

Device Manager:

In the GMS Device List, you can view the devices in your security infrastructure and see summaries of all the devices in the primary work space.
To see the Device List:

• Select GlobalView.
• Navigate to Home > Overview > Device List. The appliances are listed in alphabetic order.
  
      
  
  
• Click on the Map Locations tab to see how your devices are mapped across the world.

GMS Navigation:

GMS groups similar functions and features together for easier use. These groups are shown in different views and are represented by the icons above the main window. From left to right, the views are:

     

• Home: The default view when you login with most implementations. Navigate here to view general data such as status, Dashboard, and summary reports.
• Manage: Most of the management features are accessed from this view.
• Reports: Various reports, including live reports, when available, are shown and scheduled in this view.
• Analytics: Available if you have an active Analytics license. Navigate here to see details and perform a deep dive on the information.
• Notifications: Shows the status of your network system, allows you to set rules and configure settings, and shows the history of the rules.
• Application Configuration Panel: Provides access to the Console where you can view logs, manage your appliance, and perform other tasks.