Product Description Firewalls
A firewall is a complex that controls and filters the traffic passing through it according to the rules configured on it. It protects the infrastructure behind it from network attacks.
Available for ordering:
The appropriate type of firewall depends on your infrastructure and the purpose of use.
You can also use free firewalls:
- for dedicated servers and equipment placement — a basic stateless firewall;
- cloud servers — cloud stateful firewall.
You can protect servers in different services and pools with a single firewall, use Selectel's Global Router to do this.
Hardware firewall
A hardware firewall is a separate device for handling traffic.
Hardware firewalls are available for ordering:
- Selectel is a solution based on a dedicated server of ready configuration and a multifunctional software router-firewall deployed on it;
- Fortinet;
- UserGate;
- Cisco;
- Continent;
- CheckPoint.
For a list of available models and their specifications, see the instructions Types of firewalls.
The hardware firewall rental service includes:
- rack-mounted firewall;
- connecting the firewall to the Internet with a public IP address;
- connection to the Selectel local network;
- access to a graphical and console interface to manage and configure the firewall;
- replacement of failed components and network equipment in case of hardware malfunction;
- technical support for device and network connectivity.
Firewall configuration and administration is your responsibility. If you need help with firewall configuration or administration, order a service administration service.
Virtual firewall
A virtual firewall is software that is deployed in a virtualized environment, such as a cloud server or a VMware-based public cloud.
Depending on the required throughput of the screen, the configuration of the server on which the screen is deployed must meet the requirements for the number of vCPUs, RAM and disk capacity.
UserGate Virtual Edition virtual firewalls are available for ordering. For a list of available models and their specifications, see the Firewall Types manual.
The virtual firewall rental service includes:
- firewall image with license activation key;
- access to a graphical and console interface to manage and configure the firewall;
- support for Selectel resources on which the firewall is deployed.
Any model in the UserGate VE product line can be upgraded with additional modules for advanced traffic analysis and enhanced protection against external threats. If you require additional modules, please indicate this in the ticket when ordering a firewall.
Firewall configuration and administration is your responsibility. If you need help with firewall configuration or administration, order a service administration service.