This morning, Astaro announced the availability of the free Astaro Security Gateway Essential Firewall edition.
The Essential Firewall edition includes basic, yet critical functionality that all organizations need to secure their networks and operate a successful business.
Features included in the Essential Firewall edition:
- Networking: Internet Router, Bridging, DNS server & proxy, DynDNS, DHCP server & relay, NTP support, automatic QoS
- Network Security: Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall & Network Address translation (DNAT/SNAT/Masquerading)
- Remote Access: PPTP and L2TP over IPSec support (including iPhone support)
- Logging/Reporting: Full logging on local hard drive, searching, real-time reports for hardware, network usage and network security, daily executive reports
- Management: Web-based GUI in local languages, setup wizard, configuration backup & restore, administrator notifications, SNMP support, centralized management via Astaro Command Center (also free of charge)
Astaro offers the Astaro Security Gateway Essential Firewall edition as an easy-to-install download:
- Software Appliance: www.astaro.com/en/essential_firewall
- Virtual Appliance: www.astaro.com/en/essential_firewall_vmware
For more information on this offering you can read the press release here: http://www.astaro.com/newsroom/press_releases/astaro_offers_free_edition_to_help_secure_business_networks
You Can Learn More About the Astaro Internet Security Product Line By Going to www.FirewallShop.com/Astaro.
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