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Remote Administration Console Machine Requirements

This topic lists the requirements for the machine where you want to install a remote instance of the Threat Prevention Administration Console.

Windows Requirements

The Windows Server can be physical or virtual. The following Windows Server operating systems are supported:

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2025

  • Windows 10

  • Windows 11

Additionally the server or workstation must meet these requirements:

  • US English language installation
  • Domain member

RAM, CPU, and Disk Space

RAM8 GB
Cores4 CPU
Disk Space4 GB

Additional Platform Requirements

The following are additional requirements for the Threat Prevention Administration Console machine:

  • .NET 4.7.2 or .NET 4.8.x installed. If the installer does not find it already installed, it will install .NET Framework 4.7.2.

Permissions for Installation and Application Use

The following permissions are required to install and use the application:

  • Membership in the local Administrators group

Virtual Environment Recommendations​

While physical machines are always preferred, Threat Prevention fully supports the use of virtual machines. Consider the following when leveraging virtualization.

  • VMWare ESX – If using ESX, the following specifications are recommended:

    • ESX 4.0 / ESXi 4.1 or higher
    • Virtual hardware 7 or higher
    • All virtual machines installed on the same datacenter / rack