1. Getting Started with DFM

DynFi Manager helps you manage your firewalls based on DynFi Firewall, the pfSense®, or the OPNsense® software. DynFi Manager is a non-intrusive system that allows you to centrally manage your devices.

This guide will help you maintain your devices with DynFi Manager in the best possible way.

1.1. Installing DynFi Manager On-Premise

DynFi Manager is a Java-based program that can be installed in various ways. In this user guide, we provide three installation methods, described in the following sections:

Note

DynFi Manager can be downloaded and installed for free, allowing you to manage 1 to 3 devices – with most software features.

Note

If you want to manage more than 3 devices, please consider buying a license.

1.2. Using the DynFi Manager SaaS Platform

Alternatively, you can use our SaaS instance, which ensures high-quality hosting for your DynFi Manager software. With the SaaS instance, DynFi Manager comes pre-installed and is readily available for you.

A private IPv4 and IPv6 address will be provided, enabling direct access to your DynFi Manager instances online.

The DynFi expert team will handle all upgrades to the service upon every new DFM release. Your DFM services will be hosted in a high-security redundant rack located in a data center compliant with the highest standards:

  • SOC2

  • ISO 27001

  • ISO 22301

  • ISO 45001

  • ISO 50001

  • PCI DSS

  • ISO 14001

  • HDS

1.3. Running DynFi Manager

The DynFi Manager software relies heavily on the network. To ensure optimal performance, you need a reliable and stable network stack. Ideally, the software should be deployed in a data center or within your organization’s computer room. Alternatively, it can also be deployed on a high-quality fiber optic link.

Keep in mind that polling requests require a stable connection.

All operations are performed over SSH.