You can run the extractor on a physical server, on a virtual machine on-premises, or in the cloud. These requirements depend on the number and size of files.
Memory
The server needs a minimum of 1 GB RAM and an extra 32 GB HD for logging and storage.
CPU
The server needs a minimum of 1-core CPU.
Software
An operating system that runs on Windows or Linux.
Network access
Network access with firewall openings to the CDF cluster and a CDF project.
CDF access
You can use OpenID Connect and your existing identity provider (IdP) framework to manage access to CDF data securely. Read more. Last modified on December 9, 2025