What must be installed on VMware ESXi to enable the Deep Security Virtual Appliance?

To enable the Deep Security Virtual Appliance on VMware ESXi, the Deep Security Service must be installed. The Deep Security Service acts as the core component that orchestrates communication between the Deep Security Manager, agents, and virtual appliances. It facilitates the deployment and management of security policies, as well as monitoring and reporting across virtual machines and their workloads.

In the context of VMware, while VMware Tools is important for overall VM performance and functionality within the ESXi environment, it is not specifically related to the Deep Security Virtual Appliance. The Guest Introspection Service and Network Introspection Service are components used within the context of certain Deep Security features, like network and guest file scanning, but they require the Deep Security Service to function properly. Therefore, installing the Deep Security Service is essential for enabling the functionality and benefits provided by the Deep Security Virtual Appliance.