Cisco ASDM 7.20(2) provides an intuitive graphical user
interface that makes it easy to set up, configure and
manage your Cisco security appliances.
Cisco ASDM can run as a local application.
Run Cisco ASDM as a local application
When you run Cisco ASDM as a local application, it
connects to your security appliance from your desktop
using SSL. Running Cisco ASDM as an application has
these advantages:
You can invoke ASDM from a desktop shortcut. No
browser is required.
One desktop shortcut allows you to connect to
multiple security appliances.