Choose an Installation Type
There are two options when considering how to deploy MSS. Unless you have specific needs that require using the Linux installer, the virtual software appliance is the suggested default approach.
| Installation Type | Description | System Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Appliance | The virtual appliance is a pre-configured virtual machine that contains everything you need to run the system. You deploy the appliance into your virtualization environment using an OVF file, creating as many appliances as needed to meet the demands of your environment. Software updates are handled via an easy to use integrated tool that doesn't require reinstalling the appliance itself. | View System Requirements |
| Linux Installer | The Linux installer is a .sh script that installs all of the software needed on an existing Linux server of your choice, whether that's a virtual or physical server. It should be used when your organization requires a specific Linux distribution or more control of the server environment. |
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