Requirements

This topic describes the recommended configuration of the servers needed to install Identity Recovery in a production environment.

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Review your environment and requirements with a Netwrix support engineer before deployment to ensure all exceptions are covered.

Architecture Overview

Installing the application requires the following servers:

Core Component

• Netwrix Identity Recovery Application Server – The server where you install the application
• SQL Server for Identity Recovery Database – Identity Recovery is a data-intensive application, so Netwrix recommends a well-provisioned, dedicated SQL Server
• RSAT Extension – Active Directory Users and Computers extension enabling Identity Recovery features from within Microsoft management utilities

See the following topics for server requirements:

• Application Server Requirements
• SQL Server Requirements
• RSAT Extension Requirements

Target Domain Considerations

The target domains include the Active Directory domains that can be added through the Domains Page. See the following topic for target domain considerations:

• Target Domains

Target Server Considerations

Target servers include the servers and environments where you want to restore a domain controller or an entire forest. See the following topic for target server requirements:

• Target Server Considerations