01-25-2007 11:43 AM - edited 03-11-2019 02:24 AM
Hello:
New to PIX Firewalls and I just want to understand how a license is installed.
I realize that it's purchased through CISCO bu in what "form" does it come in.
Is it a .bin file or an alphanumeric string that you enter that unlocks a certain feature set?
The reason I am asking is that I want to purchase a cheap 520 on Ebay so that I can use it to get some hands on experience. If the PIX comes with a certain license installed, what happens if you reset the firewall to default or install new IOS. Does this wipe the license?
Thanks
Thanks
01-25-2007 12:06 PM
You never need to reenter the license
Reference for the licenses:
http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a00800b0d85.html
The features, max users, encryption DES/3DES/AES, Failover etc, that are enabled on the PIX, you can see with the < show version > command.
hope that makes it more clear.
sincerely
Patrick
01-26-2007 08:07 AM
Mate,
I would add the following:
Don't get the 520 because you won't be able to use the PIX OS 7.x.x and all of today's implementations of PIX/ASA will use the new OS which is much different when it comes to configuring the device.
Go for a second hand restricted 515E.
Cheers.
Salem.
01-27-2007 06:29 AM
Thanks - I thought I had read that PIX 520's could run IOS 7.0. You're saying that it can't?
515's are a bit pricey to just train on.
Is there any decent emulator software out there anywhere?
Thanks
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