Before you install the guest components, ensure the host components are installed on the system.

Install the following host components:
  • MUX and Ops-agent: Prepare the host as a transport node. See NSX Installation Guide.
  • NSX Endpoint Protection installation:
    • To register and configure endpoint protection services with NSX, see the third-party partner documentation.
    • To deploy and consume NSX Endpoint Protection rules, see Endpoint Protection.
  • NSX Malware Prevention: To enable and configure NSX Malware Prevention, see NSX IDS/IPS and NSX Malware Prevention.
  • Guest Introspection SDK: To configure Guest Introspection SDK, see Guest Introspection SDK documentation.