Types of firewalls
You can rent two types of firewalls:
- hardware firewall — a separate device for traffic processing;
- virtual firewall — Software that is deployed in a virtualized environment, such as a cloud server. cloud server or in a VMware-based public cloud.
Comparison of hardware and virtual firewalls
Hardware firewalls
Virtual firewalls
In order for throughput to reach the claimed values, the server on which the image will be deployed must meet the configuration requirements.
Configuration requirements
The required parameters of the server on which the corresponding image will be deployed are specified. The server of the selected configuration is not included in the cost of the virtual firewall and is charged separately.
UserGate VE add-on modules
Additional modules allow you to extend the functionality of UserGate VE firewall to include advanced traffic filtering and protection from external threats.
Additional modules are not included in the image price and are charged additionally. You can add them when ordering a firewall or add them to an existing firewall by creating a ticket.