DescriptionManager
CDO is a simplified, cloud-based multi-device manager. Because it is simplified, some
ASA features are not supported using CDO. You should use CDO if you want a
multi-device manager that offers a simplified management experience. And because
CDO is cloud-based, there is no overhead of running CDO on your own servers. CDO
also manages other security devices, such as threat defenses, so you can use a single
manager for all of your security devices. CDO can discover the configuration on the
firewall, so you can also use the CLI or ASDM.
CDO is not covered in this guide. To get started with CDO, see the CDO home page.
CDO
CSM is a powerful, multi-device manager that runs on its own server hardware. You
should use CSM if you need to manage large numbers of ASAs. CSM can discover the
configuration on the firewall, so you can also use the CLI or ASDM. CSM does not
support managing the threat defenses.
CSM is not covered in this guide. For more information, see the CSM user guide.
Cisco Security Manager (CSM)
The ASA REST API lets you automate ASA configuration. However, the API does not
include all ASA features, and is no longer being enhanced.
The ASA REST API is not covered in this guide. For more information, see the Cisco
ASA Secure Firewall REST API Quick Start Guide.
ASA REST API
Cisco Firepower 1010 Getting Started Guide
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