System requirements on virtualization platforms
As an alternative to using the SMC Appliance software on the pre-installed Forcepoint appliance, you can install the SMC Appliance software on a virtualization platform.
CAUTION:
To protect the privacy of your data, we recommend installing the NGFW Engines, SMC components, or SMC Appliance on a hypervisor that does not host any other virtual
machines.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hypervisor | VMware ESXi version 6.0 or higher |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Virtual disk space | 128 GB |
| Interfaces | At least one network interface |
The .iso installation file that is used to install the SMC Appliance software on a virtualization platform is available only for major versions of the SMC Appliance. To install the maintenance version, first install the .iso for the major version, then upgrade to the maintenance version.