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Now that you understand the terms and components available in 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 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 BigFix® Remote Control server interface. Starting sessions this way does not require the controller component to be installed separately. The 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.