Forcepoint Network Security Platform 7.3 Installation Guide

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Forcepoint Security Management Center deployment
SMC is the management component of the Security Engine system. SMC must be installed and running before you can deploy the Security Engines.

Introduction to the Forcepoint Network Security Platform solution
Before setting up Forcepoint Network Security Platform, it is useful to know what the different components do and what Security Engine roles are available. There are also tasks that you must complete to prepare for installation.
Forcepoint Security Management Center deployment
SMC is the management component of the Security Engine system. SMC must be installed and running before you can deploy the Security Engines.
- Installing the SMC
  The SMC is the management component of the Forcepoint Network Security Platform solution. The SMC manages and controls the other components in the system. You must install the SMC before you can install Security Engines.
- Configuring the SMC
  After initial installation is complete, configure the SMC to allow adding the other components for your system.
Forcepoint Security Engine deployment
Forcepoint Security Engine deployment consists of adding and configuring engine elements in the SMC, and configuring the Security Engine software on the engine.
Maintenance
To maximize the benefit of Security Engine, upgrade the SMC and Security Engine regularly.
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Forcepoint Security Management Center deployment

SMC is the management component of the Security Engine system. SMC must be installed and running before you can deploy the Security Engines.

Installing the SMC
The SMC is the management component of the Forcepoint Network Security Platform solution. The SMC manages and controls the other components in the system. You must install the SMC before you can install Security Engines.
Configuring the SMC
After initial installation is complete, configure the SMC to allow adding the other components for your system.

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