> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/getting-started/installation.md).

# Installation

This section outlines Devolutions Server installation topology, prerequisites, and steps for setting up the web application and database instance.

### Topology

A Devolutions Server instance is a web application, allowing its services to be accessible over the Internet or an Intranet.

The recommended [topology](/server/overview-of-devolutions-server/topologies.md) involves using two servers: one for the database and one for the web application. For smaller installations, a single server may be used; however, resources will be shared between both roles, which may impact performance.

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Key points to consider:

* Ensure that .NET 10.0 is installed on your machine before beginning the installation.
* It is strongly recommended to enable SSL encryption to secure communication with the SQL Server instance. Follow Microsoft's guide: [Configure SQL Server Database Engine for encrypting connections](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/sql/database-engine/configure-windows/configure-sql-server-encryption). We advise completing this step after the initial setup.
* For full Active Directory integration, the application pool should use a domain identity, and both servers need to be joined to the domain.
  {% endhint %}

### Installation

* [Installing web server prerequisites](/server/getting-started/installation/web-server-prerequisites.md)

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After installing the prerequisites, test the IIS installation by navigating to `http://localhost`. If the IIS welcome screen does not appear, do not proceed. Any issues must be resolved before continuing.
{% endhint %}

* [Database instance](/server/getting-started/installation/database-setup/database-instance.md)
* [Create a Devolutions Server instance](https://github.com/Devolutions/doc-gitbook/tree/master/server/knowledge-base/how-to-articles/deploy-devolutions-server-with-docker/README.md)

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy - Overview of Devolutions Server](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/2007290/activity/3070845)
* [Devolutions Academy - Installing Devolutions Server](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2942307-installing-devolutions-server?curriculum_activity_id=4493546\&path_id=2942210\&sid=1f0658ca-fdf5-4f74-a93f-a6a4b8853c09\&sid_i=0)


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