Planning the installation

Read this section before you begin to install or update any of the BigFix MCM or BigFix Mobile product features. Effective planning and an understanding of the key aspects of the installation process can help ensure a successful installation.

The BigFix MCM and BigFix Mobile solution is composed of the following BigFix infrastructure components:

  • BigFix Platform
    • Enterprise Server
    • BigFix WebUI
    • BigFix DMZ Relay

  • BigFix PlugIn Portal
    • BigFix PlugIn for Windows
    • BigFix PlugIn for Apple
    • BigFix PugIn for Android

  • BigFix MDM server
    • Windows MDM service
    • Apple MDM service
    • Android MDM service

The BigFix PlugIn Portal and BigFix MDM server will have one or more Plugin and MDM services configured based on the product license entitlements and/or use cases to be exercised; Example, a BigFix Mobile deployment is only entitled to deploy the Android and Apple BigFix Plugin and MDM services.

The following sections in this guide assume that the BigFix Platform components are already installed. For details on installing BigFix and its components, see BigFix Installation Guide.