Instruction manual

software and unlikely to be a target of programs designed to attack PC-based systems like

Microsoft, Linux, and others. However, you can still take additional steps to minimize risk.

VBrick tries to make installation as simple and quick installation and many features are

automatically enabled by default even though you may not need them. You can selectively

disable unneeded features to reduce vulnerability. Another common problem is Denial of

Service (DoS) attacks. A DoS sends floods of packets to an unsuspecting remote system in an

attempt to disrupt or stop normal operation. These unsuspecting remote systems are typically

discovered using ICMP or ping. It is standard industry practice to block all ICMP and ping

requests from off-net foreign hosts. This is typically done in a centralized location using

router/firewall technology which is more successful and cost effective than resolving the

issue at each host.

Configuration: System > Logging

Logging of certain events can be stored both locally (within the VBrick device) or externally

(for example, to a server). Local logs are preserved in non-volatile memory. For preservation

of information, it is recommended that remote logging be utilized. Remote servers generally

offer ample storage and offer the additional benefit of collecting log information from

several VBricks simultaneously. When logging externally, specify either the IP address or

hostname of the actual server using the

Remote Event Log IP Address or Remote Event Log

DNS Host Name

fields. If remote logging is enabled, the log information is sent via SNMP

traps.

Log Time Zone Determines the time zone where the unit is located. The time which is

included in the logged event displays time in this format.

Trap Log Local Will store logs locally within the unit. The log file will wrap after 20

events.

Trap Log Remote Will send log file to an external server.

General Config Log

Local

Will store the log of user initiated configuration changes traps locally

within the unit. The log file will wrap after 20 events.