Chapter 2 Planning Network Security Platform Installation; Pre-Deployment Considerations; What Is The Size Of Your Network - McAfee M-1250 - Network Security Platform Deployment Manual

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Planning Network Security Platform Installation
This section discusses the considerations and pre-installment steps that require planning
and completion before you deploy the McAfee
Tip: If you are a beginner and want some strategies for deploying McAfee Network
Security Platform, you should also read Deployment Scenarios (on page 26).

Pre-deployment considerations

Deployment of Network Security Platform requires specific knowledge of your network's
security needs. Answering these questions will determine which McAfee
Sensor (Sensor) model will best suit your environment, and what in what operating mode
you'll need to employ each Sensor port.
Consider the following questions as you plan your Network Security Platform deployment:
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What is the size of your network?

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How many access points are there between your network and the extranets or
Internet?
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Where are the critical servers that require protection within your network?
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How complex is your network topology?
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How much traffic typically crosses your network?
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Where are your security operations located?
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Where should I deploy Sensors?
What is the size of your network?
The size of your network will determine the number of Sensors you will require to
successfully and efficiently protect your network. A large network with many access points,
file servers, and machines in use may require a larger level of IPS deployment than a
small office with just a single access point and few machines.
Knowing how your business will grow can help determine the amount of equipment you
will require and the proper strategy for network placement. Network Security Platform is
built with growth in mind. The Network Security Platform can manage multiple Sensors,
and Sensors can scale in performance from 100 Mbps to multi gigabits per second for
monitoring network segments.
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