Getting StartedEdit online Complete the following tasks that apply to your appliance format. Hardware appliance tasksFor the hardware appliance, after you determine where to place the appliance in your network, complete the following tasks.Virtual appliance tasksYou must correctly configure the virtual environment before you install the appliance. Connect to the local management interface or the virtual console to configure the initial appliance settings.Common tasksThese tasks are common for both the hardware appliance and the virtual appliance.Parent topic: Appliance administration