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Now that you understand the terms and components available in IBM® BigFix® Remote Control, you can identify which components you need to install:

Table 1. Determining which components to install

Requirements	Target	Controller	Server	Gateway	Broker
I want others to remotely connect to this computer.	Yes	Yes
I want to remotely connect to other computers by using the IBM BigFix Remote Control console or by starting the stand-alone controller.	Yes	Yes
To centrally manage users and targets, and their policies.	Yes	Optional *	Yes
To maintain a central audit and recording repository.	Yes	Optional *	Yes
Traverse firewalls in your company infrastructure	Yes	Optional *	Yes	Yes
Connect to targets outside your company network.	Yes	Optional *	Yes	Yes **	Yes

* In a managed environment, the controller user starts remote control sessions from the IBM BigFix Remote Control server interface. Starting sessions this way does not require the controller component to be installed separately. The IBM BigFix Remote Control server interface starts a Java Web Start controller console, in context.

** A gateway is not strictly required in a broker deployment but it does increase security.