# 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 and the Grafana dashboard service are automatically installed. 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).
* TCP port 3000 (used by the Grafana performance dashboard).

## **Installation**

To install Parallels RAS Performance Monitor:

1. Download the Parallels RAS Performance Monitor installer from <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.


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