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Requirements

This topic describes the recommended configuration of the servers needed to install the application in a production environment. Depending on the size of the organization, it is recommended to review your environment and requirements with a Netwrix engineer prior to deployment to ensure all exceptions are covered.

Architecture Overview​

The following servers are required for installation of the application:

Core Component

  • Activity Monitor Console Server – This is where the v7.1 application is installed.

    NOTE: The Activity Monitor Console can be hosted on the same machine as other Netwrix products.

  • Agents – There are three types of agents that are deployed in the target environment used to monitor activity:

    • Activity Agent – The Activity Agent is installed on Windows servers to monitor Microsoft Entra ID, Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, SharePoint farms, SharePoint Online, SQL Server, and Windows file servers. See the Activity Agent Server Requirements topic for additional information.
    • AD Agent – The AD Agent is deployed to every domain controllers to monitor Active Directory domains. See the AD Agent Server Requirements topic for additional information.
    • Linux Agent – The Linux Agent is deployed to Linux servers to be monitored. See the Linux Agent Server Requirements topic for additional information.

Target Environment Considerations

The target environment encompasses all servers, devices, or infrastructure to be monitored by Activity Monitor. Most solutions have additional target requirements.

Activity Monitor Console Machine Requirements​

The machine can be a Windows Server or desktop, as well as physical or virtual. The following Windows Server operating systems are supported:

  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016

The following Windows desktop operating systems are supported:

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10

RAM, Processor, and Disk Space

  • RAM – 1 GB minimum
  • Processor – x64
  • Disk Space – 1 GB minimum

Additional Machine Requirements

The following are additional requirements for the Console machine:

Permissions for Installation

The following permission is required to install and use the application:

  • Membership in the local Administrators group for the Activity Monitor Console server