# PIX Device Manager

The Cisco PIX® Device Manager (PDM) is a browser-based configuration tool that enables you to graphically set up, configure, and monitor your Cisco PIX Firewall running version 6.0 or later over a secure administrative session. PDM is implemented as a signed Java applet which uploads to your PC or workstation when you point your browser at the PIX Firewall with a plug-in or other software to be installed beforehand.

PDM simplifies administration by allowing you to configure all of your PIX Firewalls using visual tools, such as tables, drop-down menus, and task-oriented selections, right from your standard desktop web browser. However, PDM also maintains compatibility with the PIX Firewall Command Line Interface (CLI) and includes a tool for using the standard CLI commands with the convenience of a browser connection. In addition, PDM enables you to monitor connections, traffic and other activity over time with graphs which can also be printed.

To launch PIX Device Manager:

1. Right-click the firewall service blade, then select Launch PIX Device Manager.