Websense Data Security supports installations over Virtual Machines (VM), but Microsoft SQL Server must be present to support the incident and policy database. See
System Requirements for supported versions of SQL Server. If you are performing a clean install of Websense Data Security, SQL Server 2008 R2 Express is included.
If you have a subscription to Websense Web Security Gateway Anywhere, you should install the TRITON Management Server with both the TRITON - Web Security and TRITON - Data Security modules on the same VM.
If you have a subscription to Websense Email Security Gateway or Email Security Gateway Anywhere, you should install the TRITON Management Server with both the TRITON - Email Security and TRITON - Data Security modules on the same VM.
Before installing Websense modules on a VM via ESXi, ensure that your VMware tools are up to date. All of your hardware must be compatible with VMware ESXi. In addition, ensure that the following hardware specifications are met:
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8 GB (12 GB if you are installing TRITON - Web Security, - Data Security, and - Email Security
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