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Cisco ASDM User Guide
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Welcome to ASDM
Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) delivers world-class security management and
monitoring services for security appliances through an intuitive, easy-to-use, management interface.
Bundled with supported security appliances, the device manager accelerates security appliance
deployment with intelligent wizards, robust administration tools, and versatile monitoring services that
complement the advanced security and networking features offered by Cisco ASA 5500 series and Cisco
PIX 500 series security appliances.
Note If you change the color scheme of your operating system while ASDM is running, you should restart
ASDM, because some ASDM screens might not display correctly.
This section includes the following topics:
ASDM Client Operating System and Browser Requirements, page 1-2
VPN Specifications, page 1-2
Supported Platforms and SSMs, page 1-2
New ASDM Features, page 1-4
Multiple ASDM Session Support, page 1-4
Unsupported Commands, page 1-4
About the ASDM Interface, page 1-7
About the Help Window, page 1-16
Home Pane, page 1-17
System Home Pane, page 1-25