Installing a TippingPoint into an already operational data centre demands careful consideration. This is particularly true if you're implementing the IPS in two modes, which might not yield substantial effectiveness in shielding the network from online threats within a two-month period. Therefore, it's essential to implement it in a full three-mode configuration.

When dealing with a fully configured, operational, and live data centre, the decision to introduce TippingPoint becomes a critical one. Generally, in such scenarios, it's advisable to integrate TippingPoint during the initial stages of network security planning.

It functions as an on-premises solution, specifically as a Network Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). Its intended placement is between the perimeter firewall and the core switch, immediately following the perimeter firewall.

When implementing TippingPoint, the focus is on proper deployment. However, the situation changes when dealing with an already operational data centre. In such cases, deploying Tipping Point necessitates a well-planned process spanning two to three days. It's important to note that introducing Tipping Point into the network during production requires a certain amount of downtime. This is due to the introduction of these Layer 3 devices between the firewall and core switch, which calls for a temporary network interruption.

The initial setup is not so easy. It's not that it's complex, per se. It's just not super-simple. You need some technical folks to manage it. It's not like anybody can do it. You have to have some knowledge. Otherwise, you'll run into a lot of issues.

The initial setup of the solution is a little bit difficult. We had to set many filters, and the default setting was not okay. We needed to work a lot in order to refine the filtering.

The initial setup for Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System was complex, so you need a service guide to set it up.

The deployment of the solution took one month.

It was moderately complex to deploy it initially. It was not super complex, but it is in a tier-three category.

The initial setup is easy and depends on the environment. The solution does not require downtime. You can replace it by plugging in your incoming and outgoing traffic. The solution’s architect is simple.

I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

The initial setup was easy.

I wasn't the person who set up Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System. It was here when I took over my position in the company, so I have no idea on whether it was easy or complex to set up.

I found Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System easy to set up.

How long the deployment of Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System takes depends on the number of users, the network, and requirements. For one hundred users, it takes two to three hours.

The initial setup was simple and intuitive. 

The installation is easy.

It will take a half-day easily to deploy. Almost five hours.

You only need one Level-3 engineer to deploy and maintain this solution.

All the deployments that we have done so far are on-site because they're data centers. The traffic goes to the cloud to get processed but they prefer their setup to be on-premise.

The setup is not very long but it does require a little bit of struggling to make it work and to get it properly integrated into the environment. It takes time, it's not like it is two clicks and it will start working. It's not like that.

This is a fast solution to deploy. But we've waited for PoC results.

The setup is very easy. The GUI of the device is very understandable and easy to use, and that's why it's very easy to set up. The initial setup is very comfortable, but as complicated as other firewalls.

The initial setup takes approximately half an hour, but full setup depends on the organization type. In some cases it has taken two to three months to deploy it.