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In a Standalone installation, the EMS is installed on the same computer or a different one than the NMS?

Full set: 98 questions
Answer options
A: Same Correct answer
B: Half on one and half on another computer
C: Both
D: Different
Correct Answer:
A. Same
Explanation

In a Standalone deployment both the Endpoint Management Server (EMS) and the Network Management Server (NMS/SmartCenter) run on the same host, sharing one database and processes; this is explicitly termed “Standalone” in Check Point installation options.

Why Incorrect

B. Components are not split; they are fully co-located.
C. Only one physical machine is used, not both alternatives.
D. “Different” describes Distributed deployment, not Standalone.

References

1. Check Point R81 Installation and Upgrade Guide, Table 1-2 “Deployment Types”, p. 23 (Standalone: Security Management + Endpoint Management on same server).

2. Harmony Endpoint R81 Installation Guide, sec. “Standalone Configuration”, p. 19.

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