Overview
Learn how to do an initial setup of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Virtual (FMCv), including logging in for the first time, configuring admin credentials, setting up network interfaces, applying licensing, and completing basic system configuration steps.
This chapter describes the initial setup process you need to perform after you deploy the Firewall Management Center Virtual appliance.
Firewall Management Center Initial Setup Using the CLI for Versions 6.5 and Later
How to perform initial CLI setup for Firewall Management Center Virtual (6.5+), including accepting the EULA, changing the admin password, and configuring hostname, IPv4 settings, DNS, and NTP to enable management network connectivity.
Perform Initial Setup at the Web Interface for Versions 6.5 and Later
How to perform initial setup for Firewall Management Center Virtual (6.5+) using the web interface, including changing the default admin password, accepting the EULA, configuring network settings, validating DNS and NTP connectivity, and optionally enabling Smart Licensing.
Review Automatic Initial Configuration for Versions 6.5 and Later
Learn about the automatic maintenance tasks configured during initial setup, including scheduled GeoDB updates, software downloads, configuration backups, vulnerability database updates, and daily intrusion rule updates, along with UTC-based scheduling considerations and recommendations for review and adjustment.