Supported platforms for SMC deployment

SMC server components can be installed on third-party hardware or they are available as a dedicated Forcepoint Network Security Platform Security Management Center Appliance (SMC Appliance).

Third-party hardware

CAUTION:

Do not install the SMC components on Security Engine hardware.

You can install the SMC on third-party hardware that meets the hardware and operating system requirements. For information about hardware requirements, see the Release Notes.
You can install all SMC server components on the same computer, or install separate components on different computers.
In a large or geographically distributed deployment, we recommend installing the Management Server, Log Server, and optional Web Access Server on separate computers.

Physical Forcepoint SMC Appliance

The Management Server and a Log Server are integrated with the hardware operating system as a dedicated server appliance.

Virtual Forcepoint SMC Appliance

The Management Server and a Log Server are integrated with the operating system and provided as .iso image for installation to your own hypervisor as a virtual machine.