NSv Series
Documentation Guide
January 2021
This guide provides links to the SonicWall NSv Series documentation pages.
Release Notes
NSv Series Release Notes are available on MySonicWall. Log into your account at:
https://www.mysonicwall.com
Go to the Resources & Support > Download Center page and select your NSv platform and the type of release in
the fields at the top to display available versions. Click the arrow in the NAME column in any row to expand the
details and display the available software versions. Then click the Release Notes icon, which is displayed on the
right in the same row.
Getting Started Guides
To access NSv Series Getting Started Guides for all NSv platforms, go to:
https://www.sonicwall.com/support/technicaldocumentation/?language=English&category=Firewalls&product=NSv%20Series
Under SEARCH RESULTS on the right, select the Version , such as 7.0 or 6.5.4. After selecting the Version, select
Getting Started Guide under the FILTER RESULTS on the left.
The available Getting Started Guides are:
• NSv Series on VMware Getting Started Guide
• NSv Series on Azure Getting Started Guide
• NSv Series on AWS Getting Started Guide
• NSv Series on Hyper-V Getting Started Guide
• NSv Series on KVM Getting Started Guide
IMPORTANT: For NSv Series on Azure and NSv Series on AWS, version 7.0 is the default deployment on
Marketplace. To deploy an NSv running version 6.5.4 on Azure or AWS, use an ARM template deployment
instead of deploying from Marketplace.
Refer to the SonicWall NSv 6.5.4 Getting Started Guides for detailed instructions:
https://www.sonicwall.com/techdocs/pdf/nsv-series-on-azure-6-5-4-getting-started-guide.pdf
https://www.sonicwall.com/techdocs/pdf/nsv-series-on-aws-6-5-4-getting-started-guide.pdf
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Administration Guides
To access SonicOS and SonicOSX Administration Guides for NSv Series platforms, go to:
https://www.sonicwall.com/support/technicaldocumentation/?language=English&category=Firewalls&product=NSv%20Series
Under SEARCH RESULTS on the right, select the Version , such as 7.0 or 6.5.4. After selecting the Version, select
Administration Guide under the FILTER RESULTS on the left.
SonicOS and SonicOSX 7.0 Administration Guides
The available SonicOS and SonicOSX 7.0 Administration Guides for NSv Series include:
• SonicOSX 7 Action Profiles
• SonicOS/X 7 Capture ATP
• SonicOSX 7 Dashboard
• SonicOS/X 7 Device AppFlow
• SonicOS/X 7 Device Log
• SonicOS/X 7 Diagnostics
• SonicOS/X 7 Endpoint Security
• SonicOS/X 7 IPSec VPN
• SonicOS/X 7 Network DNS
• SonicOSX 7 Monitor Appflow
• SonicOS/X 7 Monitor Logs
• SonicOSX 7 Network Firewall
• SonicOSX 7 Rules and Policies
• SonicOSX 7 Signatures
• SonicOSX 7 System
• SonicOS/X 7 Tools & Monitors
• SonicOS/X 7 Users
• SonicOS/X 7 VoIP
SonicOS 6.5.4 Administration Guides
The available SonicOS 6.5.4 Administration Guides are:
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv About SonicOS
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv Monitor
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv Investigate
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv Updates
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv Connectivity
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv Policies
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv System Setup
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv Security Configuration
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• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv Logs and Reporting
• SonicOS 6.5.4 NSv Quick Configuration
Upgrade Guide
The SonicOS NSv Series Upgrade Guide is available at https://www.sonicwall.com/support/technical-
documentation/?language=English&category=Firewalls&product=NSv%20Series&resources=Upgrade%20Guide
&version=7.0,6.5.4
Reference Guides
SonicOS Reference Guides for NSv Series platforms are available at:
https://www.sonicwall.com/support/technicaldocumentation/?language=English&category=Firewalls&product=NSv%20Series&resources=Reference%20Gui
de&version=7.0,6.5.4
Available reference guides are:
• SonicOS NSv Series Log Events Reference Guide
• SonicOS Virtual 6.5 Enterprise Command Line Reference Guide
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SonicWall Support
Technical support is available to customers who have purchased SonicWall products with a valid maintenance
contract.
The Support Portal provides self-help tools you can use to solve problems quickly and independently, 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year. To access the Support Portal, go to https://www.sonicwall.com/support.
The Support Portal enables you to:
• View knowledge base articles and technical documentation
• View and participate in the Community forum discussions at
https://community.sonicwall.com/technology-and-support.
• View video tutorials
• Access MySonicWall
• Learn about SonicWall professional services
• Review SonicWall Support services and warranty information
• Register for training and certification
• Request technical support or customer service
To contact SonicWall Support, visit https://www.sonicwall.com/support/contact-support.
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