You must install all Horizon Connection Server installation types, including standard, replica, security server, and enrollment server installations, on a dedicated physical or virtual machine that meets specific hardware requirements.
| Hardware Component | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Pentium IV 2.0GHz processor or higher | 4 CPUs |
| Network Adapter | 100Mpbs NIC | 1Gbps NICs |
| Memory Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit |
4GB RAM or higher | At least 10GB RAM for deployments of 50 or more remote desktops |
| Memory Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit |
4GB RAM or higher | At least 10GB RAM for deployments of 50 or more remote desktops |
These requirements also apply to replica and security server Horizon Connection Server instances that you install for high availability or external access.
Important: The physical or virtual machine that hosts Horizon Connection Server must have an IP address that does not change. In an IPv4 environment, configure a static IP address. In an IPv6 environment, machines automatically get IP addresses that do not change.
