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Deployment
Before you can set up the system and start configuring elements, you must consider how the different SMC components should be positioned and deployed.
Deploying Forcepoint Network Security Platform in the Engine/VPN role
The positioning of an engine depends on the network environment and the function of the Security Engine.

About this Help
This online help was created for Forcepoint Network Security Platform, version 7.3.0.
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 engine roles are available.
Deployment
Before you can set up the system and start configuring elements, you must consider how the different SMC components should be positioned and deployed.
- Deploying the SMC
  When deploying the SMC, there are some general guidelines for positioning components to guarantee the security of the system.
- Deploying Forcepoint Network Security Platform in the Engine/VPN role
  The positioning of an engine depends on the network environment and the function of the Security Engine.
  - Supported platforms for Security Engine deployment
    You can run Security Engines on various platforms.
  - Deploying Security Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms
    You can deploy Security Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms, such as the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the Microsoft Azure cloud.
  - Running Security Engines as Master Engines
    There are some hardware requirements and configuration limitations when you use an Security Engine as a Master Engine.
  - Hardware requirements for installing Security Engine on third-party hardware
    There are some basic hardware requirements when you run Security Engine on third-party hardware.
  - Hardware for Engine Cluster nodes
    You can run different nodes of the same cluster on different types of hardware.
  - Guidelines for deploying Forcepoint Network Security Platform in the Engine/VPN role
    There are some general deployment guidelines for Engines, Master Engines, and the SMC.
  - Positioning Engines
    The Engine is a perimeter defense, positioned between networks with different security levels.
  - Post-installation steps for Forcepoint Network Security Platform in the Engine/VPN role
    There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the Engines online.
  - Cable connection guidelines for Engines
    The cabling of Engines depends on the engine type and the installation.
- Deploying Forcepoint Network Security Platform in IPS and Layer 2 Engine roles
  The positioning of an IPS engine or Layer 2 Engine depends on the network environment and the function of the IPS engine or Layer 2 Engine.
Setting up
After deploying the SMC components, you are ready to start using the SMC Client and carrying out some of the first configuration tasks.
Monitoring
You can use the SMC to monitor system components and third-party devices. You can also view and filter logs, and create Reports from them.
Controlling Security Engines
You can command and set options for engines through the SMC Client or on the engine command line. You can also stop traffic manually.
SMC configuration
SMC Manager configuration allows you to customize how the SMC components work.
Security Engine configuration
You can create and modify Engines, IPS engines, Layer 2 Engines, Master Engines and Virtual Security Engines. You can configure the Security Engine properties, activate optional features, and configure advanced Security Engine settings.
Routing
Use the SMC Client to configure static or dynamic routing, and use a Multi-Link configuration to manage and distribute inbound and outbound connections.
Traffic inspection policies
Policies are key elements that contain rules for allowing or blocking network traffic and inspecting the content of traffic.
Users and authentication
User accounts are stored in internal databases or external directory servers. You can use Forcepoint Network Security Platform in the Engine/VPN role or external authentication servers to authenticate users.
Virtual private networks
Forcepoint Network Security Platform supports both policy-based and Route-based Tunnels between VPN gateways. For full remote access, Forcepoint Network Security Platform supports both IPsec and SSL VPN tunnels for VPN clients.
Maintenance and upgrades
Maintenance includes procedures that you do not typically need to do frequently.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting helps you resolve common problems in the Forcepoint Network Security Platform and SMC.
Appendices

Deploying Forcepoint Network Security Platform in the Engine/VPN role

The positioning of an engine depends on the network environment and the function of the Security Engine.

Supported platforms for Security Engine deployment
You can run Security Engines on various platforms.
Deploying Security Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms
You can deploy Security Engines on cloud-based virtualization platforms, such as the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the Microsoft Azure cloud.
Running Security Engines as Master Engines
There are some hardware requirements and configuration limitations when you use an Security Engine as a Master Engine.
Hardware requirements for installing Security Engine on third-party hardware
There are some basic hardware requirements when you run Security Engine on third-party hardware.
Hardware for Engine Cluster nodes
You can run different nodes of the same cluster on different types of hardware.
Guidelines for deploying Forcepoint Network Security Platform in the Engine/VPN role
There are some general deployment guidelines for Engines, Master Engines, and the SMC.
Positioning Engines
The Engine is a perimeter defense, positioned between networks with different security levels.
Post-installation steps for Forcepoint Network Security Platform in the Engine/VPN role
There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the Engines online.
Cable connection guidelines for Engines
The cabling of Engines depends on the engine type and the installation.

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