In what scenario is deploying a Deep Security Virtual Appliance generally easier than deploying an Agent?

Deploying a Deep Security Virtual Appliance is generally easier in scenarios where managing multiple ESXi hosts is involved. This is primarily because a virtual appliance can be deployed directly within the virtual infrastructure, allowing for centralized management and scalability.

When using a Virtual Appliance, you can install it in one location (like a vCenter) and manage the security settings for all the virtual machines hosted on multiple ESXi hosts from a single point. This setup reduces the complexity associated with installing agents on each individual VM, which can become cumbersome and time-consuming, especially in environments with many virtual machines spread over various hosts.

This centralized approach also facilitates streamlined updates and maintenance, enabling quicker deployments of security policies. In contrast, deploying individual agents requires handling each instance separately, which can be inefficient in large environments.

The other scenarios might present challenges that could affect the ease of deploying agents or the virtual appliance, but managing multiple ESXi hosts directly supports the advantages offered by the virtual appliance in terms of simplicity, efficiency, and centralized control.