Multi-Instance Management

pfSense® Plus software versions 24.11 and later include a Multi-Instance Management (MIM) controller capable of managing multiple installations of pfSense Plus software from a single host. The multi-instance management controller includes a web-based graphical user interface (MIM GUI) and an API.

Using the MIM GUI, administrators can:

• See quick at-a-glance status of local and remote pfSense Plus software installations.

• Configure the local pfSense Plus software installation using a new single page application interface.

• Configure multiple remote pfSense Plus software installations paired with the controller using a new single page application interface.

• Open remote interactive consoles similar to an SSH connection.

Warning

The multi-instance management controller in this version of pfSense Plus software is an early look at the functionality.

This early look is limited in several significant ways:

• The controller must run on an installation of pfSense Plus software.

• The controller is limited to managing three (3) instances of pfSense Plus Software in addition to the controller system itself.

• Controller functionality is limited to a small subset of features and configuration areas.

Multi-Instance Management Topics

• Designing a Multi-Instance Management Configuration
• Multi-Instance Management Options in the pfSense® software WebGUI
• Multi-Instance Management Controller Setup
• Instance Registration
• Using the Multi-Instance Management GUI
• Managing pfSense® Plus Software Instances