IPS software module management

[Michal Rzepecki]

Is it posible to manage (over IP) IPS software module (ASA5555-X) in a different way than through ASA management interface or I have to use mgmt int if I want to use IPS?

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

If you want to use the GUI, you need to use the management interface.

You can ssh (or telnet - not recommended as it is insecure) into the ASA from any interface where you have enabled ssh access and session to the module to configure from CLI (painful but possible to do).

[Michal Rzepecki]

I was afraid of this. What a lack of flexibility ...

[Marvin Rhoads]

Yes, it's a bit cumbersome. However it's not uncommon with "bolt-on" modules - be they from Cisco or any other vendor.

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