The new 2nd Gen XGS Series desktop appliances by Sophos Firewall provide zero-touch deployment features, perfect for locations without IT staff, with configurations automatically downloaded from Sophos Central. This eliminates the need for additional fees, simplifies deployments without requiring a USB device, and allows easy upgrades from XG to XGS Series using the new any-to-any backup/restore assistant with port mapping. The process involves adding the firewall to Sophos Central, connecting it to the Internet on-site, letting it auto-connect to Sophos Central, and completing the configuration
For XG to XGS upgrades, it includes taking a backup, upgrading firmware, restoring the backup, and re-registering with Sophos Central. This zero-touch deployment solution is hassle-free and efficient, enhancing firewall installation experiences in distributed locations like retail franchises and branch offices. https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/10/14/sophos-firewall-zero-touch-deployment/