3Com TECHD-0000000122 manual About This Guide, Overview, Target Audience

About This Guide

Explains who this book is intended for, how the information is organized, where information updates can be found, and how to obtain customer support if you cannot resolve a problem.

Overview

Welcome to the TippingPoint X-Series Hardware Installation and Safety Guide. The TippingPoint X- Series combines firewall and VPN functionality with the TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) to provide a unified approach to network security. The Local Security Manager (LSM) and Security Management System (SMS) provide management options for your X-Series devices and network security.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•“Target Audience” on page ix

•“Organization” on page x

•“Conventions” on page xi

•“Related Documentation” on page xiii

•“Customer Support” on page xv

Target Audience

This guide is intended for use by technicians and maintenance personnel responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the TippingPoint X-Series. Users should be familiar with telecommunications products and networking concepts.

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