Testing and Troubleshooting
It is easy to assume that a new device or application will function properly when installed on a network. It may appear to work, but consider whether it is performing the way you assumed it would. Testing helps to ensure that the device or application is functioning properly, and it is critical to firewalls in general.
Create a comprehensive testing plan before installing any firewall. The team that devises the test should consist of network administrators, hardware engineers, and system users to aid in providing the most realistic test environment and data collection. Document the results of the test, and then label the test data so it can be reviewed if there is an issue or if data is passed through the system ...
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