|
Target System to be Scanned |
Agent can be Installed Locally? |
Potential Proxy Agents |
|---|---|---|
|
Windows |
Yes |
AgentFS |
|
Network Attached Storage (NAS) Device (CIFS-based) |
No |
AgentFS |
|
Microsoft 365 cloud |
Yes |
Not applicable |
When you decide whether to install the Agent locally on a Windows server, or to have the Agent service run through a proxy, be aware of the following:
Locally installed Agents perform scans faster than proxy-based Agents.
Locally installed Agents share CPU and memory resources with other software running on the system. If a server is already constrained for resources, consider using a proxy instead of installing the Agent locally.