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# Server requirements

> Hardware and software requirements for installing the SAP extractor. You can install the extractor on a physical server, on a virtual machine on-premises, or in the cloud.

## Memory

For the recommended default values in the configuration, the server needs a **minimum of 1 GB RAM** and an additional **50 GB HD for logging and storage**. You can adjust the configuration to reduce memory usage.

## CPU

For the recommended default values in the configuration, the server needs a minimum of **2-core CPUs**.

## Software

Use a **Windows server (2019 or later)**, **Windows 10**, **Windows 11**, or **Linux** operating system.

## Network access

Make sure you have **network access** with firewall openings to the SAP endpoints, the CDF cluster, and the CDF project.