> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/v20-en-us/parallels-ras-20-administrators-guide/performance-monitor/install-ras-performance-monitor.md).

# Install RAS Performance Monitor

### Requirements

Parallels RAS Performance Monitor is a separate component of Parallels RAS with its own installer. It can be installed on a dedicated server or on a server hosting any of the Parallels RAS components. When you run the installer, the InfluxDB database is automatically installed, and Parallels RAS-specific Grafana dashboards are created. For additional info, see the Installation subsection below.

The following firewall rules (open ports) are automatically added on the server where you install Parallels RAS Performance Monitor:

TCP port `8086` (used by the InfluxDB database).

### Prerequisites

#### Grafana

The RAS Performance Monitor requires Grafana to visualize collected Parallels Remote Application Server performance metrics. This is installed and updated separately from Performance Monitor. This allows customers to manage and update Grafana independently of Parallels RAS release cadence and allows customers to stay current with their supported Grafana versions and editions while aligning with Grafana license terms based on their requirements.

Before installing Performance Monitor, Grafana should be installed on the same server where Performance Monitor will be installed. Configuration of a database connection is not required, as this will be configured during the Performance Monitor installation itself.

When installing Grafana, it is recommended to run Grafana as a service.

Both Grafana Enterprise and OSS are supported.

Currently supported versions of Grafana are version 11.x through to 13.x.

#### Upgrades

Important note for customers carrying out Performance Monitor upgrades from versions prior to 20.2.4.2 and 21.1.1.2.

When upgrading from a previous version (where RAS Performance Monitor installed Grafana directly), the installer will detect the bundled Grafana instance and remove it during the upgrade. As a result, any custom dashboards, data sources, users, or other configurations stored in that bundled Grafana will be removed. To mitigate this, customers are advised to back up any custom Grafana content before upgrading. The Parallels RAS dashboards themselves will be re-created during the Performance Monitor upgrade. Additional dashboards outside the scope of RAS can be added separately, provided they do not interfere with RAS-specific dashboards.

#### Installation

To install Parallels RAS Performance Monitor:

1. Download the Parallels RAS Performance Monitor installer from [here](https://www.parallels.com/products/ras/download/links/).
2. Run the installation wizard (the `RASPerformanceMonitor.msi` file) and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Close the wizard when finished.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/v20-en-us/parallels-ras-20-administrators-guide/performance-monitor/install-ras-performance-monitor.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.