You can connect keyboard and video cables to the appliance and then log in to the Email Security - Server CLI to perform the initial configuration. See your Hardware Administration Guide to view the port locations.
To configure initial settings using a keyboard and monitor:
Plug in a keyboard and a VGA monitor.
When prompted, enter the default username (admin) and password (admin) for the permanent "admin" user.
You are asked to accept the End User License Agreement (EULA). Enter y to accept the terms of the agreement.
Enter y when you are prompted to use the Configuration Wizard for initial configuration. Then respond to the prompts as described in Configuration wizard steps .
After you answer the questions, the wizard summarizes your answers. To change an answer, enter the step number. Press Enter to save changes.
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