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Cloud, virtual, and software appliances

You can install Sophos Firewall as a cloud, virtual, or software appliance.

With Sophos Firewall cloud, virtual, and software appliances, you can implement network security and Synchronized Security (for endpoints) within the virtual infrastructure. These appliances deliver the full security of the hardware appliances. You can manage these centrally through Sophos Central.

Cloud deployments

Virtual firewalls

Check the vendor documentation to make sure you deploy your virtual firewall using a current, supported platform, operating system, and management tool.

You can install Sophos Firewall as a virtual appliance on the following platforms and operating systems:

Software appliances

You can install Sophos Firewall as a software appliance on custom hardware over Windows or macOS systems.

Set up a new firewall

You can set up your Sophos Firewall devices with Sophos Central and manage them centrally. See Set up a new firewall with Sophos Central.