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IBM Tivoli Monitoring, Version 6.3 Fix Pack 2
Firewall gateway
Use the firewall gateway, you can traverse even the most complex firewalls.
Use the IP PIPE or IP SPIPE protocols, the Tivoli Monitoring software can traverse most firewall configurations. In most cases, the firewall gateway is not necessary.
For detailed information on installing and configuring the firewall gateway, go to Firewalls.
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Determine where to place the Tivoli Monitoring components