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Application Server

The requirements for the (Privilege Secure) application server are:

  • Windows Server 2016 through Windows Server 2025

    note

    Keep the Privilege Secure server non-domain-joined for additional security.

  • American English language installation

  • Hardened / dedicated to Netwrix Privilege Secure (recommended)

  • Controlled administrative access (recommended)

  • 2.0 GHz or faster dual core 64-bit (x64) processor

  • .NET Framework 4.7.2 installed (required for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016 only)

  • Windows Management Framework 5.1 installed (required for Windows Server 2012 R2 only)

  • Properly functional domain-integrated DNS with ability to resolve all managed components both forwards and backwards

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) token (Authenticator, DUO, Symantec VIP, etc.)

RAM, CPU, and disk space​

These depend on the total number of administrators using Privilege Secure.

EnvironmentExtra LargeLargeMediumSmall
Number of Admins500-1000100-50050-10050 or less
RAM64 GB32 GB16 GB16 GB
Cores8-166-84-64
C: drive80 GB80 GB80 GB80 GB
Application drive300 GB200 GB100 GB100 GB
Recording drive500 GB300 GB200 GB150 GB

Permissions​

To install the application, you need the following permission:

  • Membership in the local Administrators group on the Privilege Secure server
  • Active Directory Synchronization for Vault Connectors — The account used must have Domain Admin privileges

Virtual environment recommendations​

Netwrix prefers physical machines but fully supports virtual machines. This section contains special considerations when using virtualization.

  • VMware® ESX® — If you use ESX, Netwrix recommends the following specifications:
    • ESX 4.0 / ESXi™ 4.1 or higher
    • Virtual Hardware 7 or higher
    • All Virtual Machines installed on the same datacenter / rack
    • Virtual Storage Consideration
      • When the server requirements specify separate disks for the servers, configure separate data stores on the VM host machine.