How to Create a Firewall in AceCloud?

1. Log in to the AceCloud Portal using your credentials.

2. From the left-hand navigation menu, select Networks, then click Firewall.

1. Click on Create Firewall.

1. Enter the Firewall Name and Firewall Description, then click Next.

1. The Boot Source is pre-selected as Image. Choose the available image, then select the required Flavor. You can modify the configuration by clicking the Edit button. Once done, click Next.

Note: You can also select an image with BYOL (Bring Your Own License) if applicable.

1. Select the Root Volume and Key Pair. Under Console Access, set the access type for managing the firewall:

• Public: Allows console access over the public internet.

• Private: Restricts console access to a private network only. If selected, enter the required CIDR range to define the allowed network.

Note: The default username for console access remains admin.

After configuring the console access, click Next to continue.

1. The External Network is pre-selected. Choose a Private Network, select the required Security Group, and click Next.

Note:

• You can control inbound and outbound traffic for the firewall through this selected security group.

• If you do not have an existing private network, click on Create New VPC. You can create Firewall Compatible VPCs here. Only Firewall Compatible VPCs will be visible and selectable in this section.

1. On the final screen, review all the entered details carefully and click Launch Firewall.

How to access and manage a Firewall in AceCloud?

1. Click on the name of the firewall you want to manage.

1. Click Manage Firewall.

1. Enter the username and password that you configured while creating the firewall.

Note: By default, the username remains admin.

1. If this is your first time logging in, you will be prompted to configure a license. Upload the license file or enter the token if you already have one.

Note: If you do not have a license or token, click here to raise a support ticket.

1. Once a valid license is successfully configured, you will be redirected to the firewall dashboard, where you can start managing and monitoring your firewall.

Note: The instance interface can also be accessed through the console.

1. To access the firewall instance interface through the console, click on the Firewall Name.

1. Click on Console and enter the username (default: admin) and the configured password to access the firewall interface.

How to Procure a Firewall License from AceCloud?

1. On the Firewall dashboard, click on Contact AceCloud.

1. Click on Create Ticket.

In the ticket creation form, select the following:

1. Team: AceCloud Sales Team

2. Category: Sales Inquiry

3. Priority: High

4. Subject: Request for Firewall License Procurement

5. Message: I want to purchase a firewall license for my firewall instance.

Click on Submit to raise the ticket with the AceCloud Sales team.

Wait for a response from the AceCloud Sales team. They will contact you with the details and further instructions.