Hi All,
The more I read about this topic, the more I get confused.
I am pretty clear on the deployment modes, routed and transparent modes and how they work.
Again, I clearly know how the interface modes work.
The source of confusion is the combination of two, deployment modes and interface modes.
For example, how will FTD work in inline-set interface mode in the routed mode? In inline-set, the incoming and outgoing interfaces are fixed, that means no 'routing' takes place. Also, in inline-set, no IP address is configured on the interfaces.
Another source of confusion is "IPS-Only" mode? What is this mode on FTD? Does this mode only working on 'Intrusion Policy' bypassing all other policies like ACP, File Policy etc.? For me, Inline-set, inline-tap and passive interface modes are better used in "IPS-Only" mode rather than in routed or transparent mode.
Any clarification on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mohan
