Tools to Manage the ASA

You can use several tools to manage an ASA, including the following:

Command-line interface (CLI): Functions similar to IOS

ASA Security Device Manager (ASDM): Graphical user interface (GUI) included with the ASA

Cisco Security Manager (CSM): An enterprise (commercial grade) GUI tool that can manage most of your network devices, including routers, switches, and security appliances such as the ASA