title: System Requirements Overview sidebar_label: Requirements description: Complete overview of server requirements and architecture needed for Recovery for Active Directory production deployment and installation.
Requirements
This topic describes the recommended configuration of the servers needed to install Recovery for Active Directory in a production environment.
RECOMMENDED: Review your environment and requirements with a Netwrixsupport engineer prior to deployment to ensure all exceptions are covered.
Architecture Overview
The following servers are required for installation of the application:
Core Component
- Netwrix Recovery for Active Directory Application Server – This is where the (v2.6) application is installed
- SQL Server for Recovery for Active Directory Database – As a data-intensive application, a well-provisioned, dedicated SQL Server is recommended
- RSAT Extension – Active Directory Users and Computers extension enabling Recovery for Active Directory features from within Microsoft management utilities
See the following topics for server 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 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: