Can the Deep Security Manager be set up before creating the database instance?

The answer indicating that the Deep Security Manager must have its database instance created first is correct because the Deep Security Manager relies on a dedicated database to store its configurations, security policies, and events related to the managed security environment. The database instance acts as the backbone for data management, and without it, the Deep Security Manager cannot function properly.

When setting up the Deep Security Manager, the initial configuration requires connectivity to an existing database. Without this, the Manager would lack the essential storage and framework needed to maintain records and perform its tasks effectively. Therefore, establishing the database instance is a prerequisite for an operational Deep Security Manager.

While there might be temporary solutions or specific scenarios where limited setups could occur in practice, a fully functional deployment necessitates that the database is set up first to support the Deep Security Manager's requirements for data handling.