Network Security Manager (On-Premises)

Getting Started Guide

August 2025

This Getting Started Guide provides information about configuring SonicWall® Network Security Manager (On-Premises) (Network Security Manager) 3.1 on several virtual systems, including: ESXi server, Hyper-V server, KVM system and Azure.

• Overview
• Before Starting
• Installing NSM on ESXi Server
• Installing NSM On-Premises on Hyper-V
• Installing NSM on KVM
• Installing NSM on Azure
• NSM Settings and Registration
• Deployment Modes
• Console Operations
• Using NSM
• Integrate On-Prem Analytics with NSM
• Managing Firewall
• SonicWall Support