Dan,

Stick with 6.1.2x and your current server(s).  If what you have works for you then stick with it!  Since a Sidewinder has "never been breached" then you have nothing to worry about.  Of course you won't be able to get upgrades or anything, but you'll still be very well protected.  The 6.1.2.x platform is very stable, very reliable, and very secure.  The old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind.  I'm sure SCC will dislike my response, but it is what it is my friend.  I know of several Sidewinder 5.x boxes and even Gauntlet 5.x and 6.0 boxes still alive, well, and doing a very good job at security.

Justin Beeler

Scott Montgomery wrote:

Hi, Dan:

 

Unfortunately there are only two real options here today.  One is to run without support, but I can't really advise it.  The kb, phone support, upgrade discounts, access to patches and updated versions, etc is tied to a current support agreement.  The other is a migration to a newer appliance.  The cost is far less than list price on the appropriately sized appliance (we basically give you some hardware credit for your existing device).

 

We are exploring the viability of a VMWare-enabled appliance version (basically a 'software appliance' on a CD), but it's more a research project right now than anything else.  There's no commitment to a delivery yet, and I have no idea what pricing/SKU/warranty/details might be like.  It's basically just something we're noodling on.

 

If you're happy with the Sidewinders I'd talk to sales about the migration/upgrade costs - it's the best way to stay plugged into new versions and features as well as support.

 

Scott

scott_montgomery@securecomputing.com

 

 

 

flitcraft66 <daniels@ponderosatel.com> wrote:

I have a pair of Sidwewinder 250 appliances (really they are Dell
servers with a Secure Computing ROM) that aren't supported for 7.0.
So, I am wondering what the future is. These appliances are more than
adequate for our needs for the indefinite future and I would hate to
have to retire them in 2009. So, I am wondering if somebody from
product development or marketing could let us know what to expect.

Thanks

Dan Sichel

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