I agree, they are a few aspects missing from PDM, such as the mentioned VPN/cryptology, but I find that it helps when you need to configure a basic firewall quickly. I find that I'll put the basic interface commands in CLI and then I'll setup NAT through the PDM interface.
scott ""Steve Wilson"" wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > the PDM is a useful tool for a graphical view of the configuration. If you > are using your PIX to terminate VPN clients or tunnels you may stillned to > use the command line to administer and configure them. This might be > improved in the next release of the Operating System. Personally i agree > that the CLI is still the best way to program the beast. > > Best of luck > Steve > > -----Original Message----- > From: Hartnell, George > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 21/03/2003 20:34 > Subject: PDM Question [7:65954] > > Hi there, > > I've got a 515UR failover I jus' upgraded from 5.3(1) to 6.1(4). I'd > like > to pop PDM on that system(s) and try that interface out. > > I'm a command line kind of guy, so am comfortable with CLI, but, I've > heard > that PDM is a worthy utility. > > Any words of wisdom on PDM installation? > > Best, G. > > "Nations have recently been led to borrow billions for war; > no nation has ever borrowed largely for education... > no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization. > We must make our choice; we cannot have both." -- Abraham Flexner Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=66088&t=65954 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

