Chapter 3. System Requirements

  • Hardware Requirements 35

  • Software Requirements 36

  • General Recommendations 37

  • Deploying in Virtual Environments 44

  • Summary 45

We strongly recommend that you determine the computer and network requirements that will enable you to achieve the best performance, stability, and security for your deployment before installing TMG. Because TMG can be your gateway to multiple networks, time spent planning for your deployment is fundamental. Failure to do so could result in an underperforming firewall or proxy.

This chapter discusses the process for determining system and network requirements for TMG installation. In addition, we will discuss general considerations regarding the supporting network infrastructure that can impact TMG ...

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