Monitoring FPR 1120 by FDM

[LuisRodriguez28]

Hi team!

I currently have an FPR 1120 which I manage from my FDM. The version of Threat Defense used is 6.4.0 102.  I require network management much like ASDM does with ASAs. With URL filtering, network throughput management, etc. Is this possible with FDM? Or do I require another plugin for visualization and management a bit more advanced than what FDM shows.

NOTE: In FDM I see a "Monitoring" part but I click on it and it simply does not display a monitoring panel. Is this because I require some kind of advanced licensing? 

Regards!

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

I am not a big user of FDM, But you need to get FMC for advanced features to explore,  ( firepower do not have anything like ASDM)

FMC full-blown management tool for FTD.

[LuisRodriguez28]

Hi Balaji Bandi

I understand. I have never used FMC and I wonder if it requires any extra licensing? And if it can be implemented virtually without the need of a physical computer?

[balaji.bandi]

if you buy an FMC appliance there is no License required. for Virtual you need one this document explain :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/firepower/quick_start/fmcv/fpmc-virtual/fpmc-virtual-intro.html#id_83743

[LuisRodriguez28]

I understand, we are evaluating the possibility of implementing FMC.

Thank you for the information Balaji.

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

Changing from FDM to FMC is a big step and requires rebuilding your whole configuration. You can run an FMC on a VM but it is a pretty big app - it requires 32 GB just to install. It also costs money. Starting price is US$500 (list price) to manage two devices.

FDM-based monitoring has been improved with newer releases. If you are able to upgrade to the most recent version (currently 7.0.1), you may find it better suits your monitoring request.

[LuisRodriguez28]

Hi Marvin!

I didn't realize that newer versions already exist. I will upgrade the FTD and see if it displays more features.

I just have a question, ¿Why in the FDM there is a section called "Monitoring" but when I want to enter it does not display any panel?, it just does nothing when I click on it, ¿Is this due to lack of a license?

Regards!