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This guide shows the steps to configure the Local (on-premises) CFS Server.
The CFS Local Responder Service is a Virtual Machine (VM) running CFS Services and it can be installled locally on a network. The firewall will point to this VM for ratings lookup.
It will also include Proxy Support with authentication.
NOTE: This service will require an additional license to be installed and configured.
The Local CFS Responder Service is a new feature developed to extend and enhance CFS service availability. In depth, it improves CFS performances in some cases:
Configure the Local CFS Server
NOTE: Please, make sure to follow the suggested VM Specs: ESX/ESXi / Hyper-V, 50GB Hard Disk; Quad-Core CPU; 16GB RAM.
Configure the SonicWall to contact the Local CFS Server for rating requests
CAUTION: This section will only be displayed if there is a valid license for the Local CFS Server.
Configuring Blacklist or Whitelist
You can now import a blacklist or add blacklisted URLs one by one by clicking the Blacklist/Whitelist tab:
Local CFS Server Administration
From the Administration tab you can manage your Local CFS Server: