Overview
Learn about the prerequisites for deploying Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Virtual in Google Cloud Platform. Understand account setup, licensing, interface, and connectivity requirements to ensure compatibility and successful installation of your virtual management center.
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Create an GCP account at https://cloud.google.com.
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A Cisco Smart Account. You can create one at Cisco Software Central (https://software.cisco.com/).
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Configure all license entitlements for the security services from the Firewall Management Center.
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See “Licensing the System” in the Firewall Management Center Configuration Guide for more information about how to manage licenses.
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Interface requirements:
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Management interface — One used to connect the Firewall Threat Defense device to the Firewall Management Center.
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Communications paths:
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Public IP for administrative access to the Firewall Management Center.
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For the Firewall Management Center Virtual and System compatibility, see Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Compatibility Guide.