General SMC deployment guidelines
The basic SMC installation consists of a Management Server, a Log Server, and Management Clients.
It is possible to run the Management Server and the Log Server on the same computer in low-traffic environments. In larger environments, the components are run on dedicated servers.
Several Log Servers might be needed in large or geographically distributed organizations. The Management Clients connect to the Management Server for configuring and monitoring the system
and to Log Servers for browsing the log entries.
| SMC component | General guidelines |
|---|---|
| Management Server | Position on a central site where it is physically accessible to the administrators responsible for maintaining its operation. |
| Log Servers | Place the Log Servers centrally and locally on sites as needed based on log data volume and administrative responsibilities. |
| Web Portal Server | The Web Portal Server can be deployed in any location that has network access to the Management Server and the Log Servers. |
| Management Clients | Management Clients can be used from any location that has network access to the Management Server and the Log Servers. |