Overview
Learn about the required accounts, software downloads, SSH access, and licensing setup needed before deploying Firewall Management Center Virtual on Alibaba Cloud, including Cisco image access and Smart Account configuration.
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An Alibaba Cloud account. You can create one at https://www.alibaba.com/.
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An SSH client (for example, PuTTY on Windows or Terminal on Macintosh) is required to access the Management Center Virtual console.
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Download the Management Center Virtual QCOW2 file from Cisco.com.
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https://software.cisco.com/download/navigator.html
A Cisco.com login and Cisco service contract are required.
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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 "Licenses" in the Secure Firewall Management Center Administration Guide for more information on how to manage licenses.