Symantec 10268947 User Guide - Page 41

Getting Started 41 About deploying single nodes About deploying single nodes Symantec Network Security can be deployed as one or more single nodes that operate independently of each other within your network. This section describes both Network Security software nodes and 7100 Series appliance nodes deployed in this manner. This figure shows the relationship between a fictitious network, a single software or appliance node, and a possible intruder: Figure 3-1 Fictitious Network Map with Intruder Internet Router Network Security console Software Host 1 or appliance node Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Attacker About deploying single Network Security software nodes Symantec Network Security can be deployed using one or more single Network Security software nodes. Each node functions independently as the master node in a cluster of one. Managing a single node is simpler than managing a cluster. For example, you can partition your network to make each security administrator responsible for only one segment, without the need to communicate with other segments or with other software or appliance nodes. In this scenario, the nodes have no method of communication with each other. Using a single Network Security console, you can log in to any single node in your network, and view it individually. With single-node deployment, users cannot view all nodes