Is it true that NSM offers large-scale centralized management capabilities for all SonicWall devices?

The assertion that NSM (Network Security Manager) does not offer large-scale centralized management capabilities for all SonicWall devices is grounded in the specific functionalities and limitations of the platform. While NSM provides robust management capabilities, it may not be applicable or available for every type of SonicWall device.

NSM is designed to facilitate the management of various SonicWall products, including firewalls and security appliances, enabling administrators to manage configurations, policies, and monitoring from a central interface. However, there are certain systems or lower-tier models that might not fully leverage all the features of NSM or might not be compatible with the centralized management that NSM offers. Additionally, the extent of management capabilities can differ based on device models, licensing, and specific features available at the time of implementation.

This nuanced capability makes it clear that centralized management is not a blanket service provided for all devices regardless of their type or model class, which supports the reasoning that NSM does not uniformly offer large-scale centralized management for every SonicWall device.