What operating systems are supported for Deep Security Manager?

The correct choice indicates that Deep Security Manager supports Windows Server versions 2012 and 2016, as well as Red Hat Linux versions 6 and 7. This aligns with the technical specifications and compatibility guidelines established by Trend Micro for deploying Deep Security Manager in enterprise environments.

Windows Server 2012 and 2016 are widely employed in both small and large businesses for their robust features, support for virtualization, and high availability capabilities. This compatibility allows organizations using these operating systems to effectively manage and secure their virtual and physical environments using Deep Security Manager’s advanced security features.

On the Linux side, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 are also popular choices in enterprise environments due to their stability, security features, and commercial support. Having support for these specific versions means that organizations running these operating systems can leverage Deep Security Manager to gain critical security capabilities, including intrusion detection and prevention, anti-malware, and a variety of other security functions.

When considering the rationale behind the other choices, they include either outdated or unsupported operating systems or lack the specific enterprise-grade versions that align with the current offerings from Trend Micro. For example, Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft, and Fedora Linux, while a popular choice for many developers, does not