7/22/2023 0 Comments Sophos home utm setup![]() ![]() I rebooted, selected ‘Support,’ backed out to the Introduction screen, and then clicked ‘Start’ which resulted in a clean installation. On my first installation attempt, this led to a hiccup in the process where not all of my cards were detected. Selecting ‘Start’ will initiate the automatic hardware detection. Hitting enter will initiate the install and bring up the next screen. (Note: All the screenshots within this post are from a VMware install, not a hardware install, but the process is the same) Sophos UTM 9 Install Assuming the bios is correctly configured to allow for booting from external media, the following screen should appear: Once the appropriate hardware has been acquired and set up and the ISO has been burned to a disc, the installation can begin. Boot up the machine, insert the installation disc, and reboot. They were recognized right away during the install, and I’ve had no issues in the short while that the UTM has been up and running. I also added in three additional gigabit NICs. I’ve replaced the hard drive with a 500 GB Seagate. Should any questions arise, concerned users should reference the Hardware Compatibility List for Sophos UTM v9. My base machine will be a discarded Dell I picked up from a local high school. This process is extremely straightforward assuming the hardware of choice is compatible. Now that we’ve discussed acquiring a Sophos UTM license and downloading the ISO, it’s time for the install. UPDATE: Part 3 – The Setup, Part 4 – Definitions and Rules, and Part 5 – SSL VPN are now available.
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