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This license provides the Sophos XGS Virtual Firewall software appliance for a system with 8 vCPU Cores and 16GB of vRAM. It comes bundled with the Standard Protection subscription and a Base License.
This is a powerful solution for securing larger virtualized and cloud environments (VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure) that require essential, high-performance security. The Standard Protection bundle includes core threat protection, VPN, and web filtering, providing a strong security foundation with the flexibility of a software appliance.
Standard Protection Bundle Features
- Base License: Enables core firewall features like networking, routing, and Sophos Central management.
- Network Protection: Provides Intrusion Prevention (IPS) and Advanced Threat Protection (ATP).
- Web Protection: Full web security, application control, and traffic shaping (QoS).
- Enhanced Support: Provides 24/7 access to Sophos support, firmware updates, and standard hardware replacement.
Why Buy From Softech.store?
- ✔ Sophos Platinum Partner: We are a top-tier, authorized partner for all Sophos virtual and hardware appliances.
- ✔ Expert Sizing & Deployment: Our certified engineers can help you size the right virtual appliance (e.g., 8 Cores, 16GB RAM) for your workload.
- ✔ Guaranteed Authentic Licenses: Get official Sophos licenses for new subscriptions and renewals.
Standard vs. Xstream Protection
This license includes Standard Protection. See how it compares to the full Xstream Protection bundle.
| Feature | Standard Protection (This License) | Xstream Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Network Protection (IPS, ATP) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web Protection & App Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zero-Day Protection (Sandboxing) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Central Orchestration (SD-WAN) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Application Firewall (WAF) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Best For | Essential Threat Protection | Complete Security & SD-WAN |
FAQs for Sophos Virtual Firewall
Q: What environments are supported?
A: The Sophos Virtual Firewall can be deployed on VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, and Citrix XenApp, as well as in public cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Q: How is this license sized?
A: Virtual firewalls are licensed by the number of vCPUs (Cores) and vRAM (GB RAM) you assign to the virtual machine. This specific license is for an 8 vCPU Core / 16GB vRAM appliance.
Q: What is "Standard Protection"?
A: Standard Protection is a bundle that includes the Base License plus Network Protection, Web Protection, and Enhanced Support. It does *not* include Zero-Day Protection (Sandboxing), Central Orchestration, or Web Server Protection.