# Wazuh 4.14 Installation - Deployment Guide

> Wazuh 4.14 installation guide covering supported operating systems, hardware requirements, and deployment options including all-in-one and distributed cluster

Source: https://opennix.org/en/docs/wazuh/installation/


This section covers the installation of all Wazuh 4.14 components: the indexer, server, dashboard, and agents. Before proceeding with installation, you need to select a deployment model and verify that the target systems meet the minimum hardware requirements.

## Deployment Models

Wazuh supports two deployment models for its central components:

### All-in-one (single host)

All three central components - Wazuh Indexer, Wazuh Server, and Wazuh Dashboard - are installed on a single host. This model is suitable for:

- Test and lab environments
- Small infrastructures (up to 50 agents)
- Quick evaluation of the platform (see [quickstart](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-quickstart/))

### Distributed deployment

Components are installed on separate hosts with clustering support. This model provides:

- Horizontal scaling of each component
- Fault tolerance when individual nodes fail
- Workload distribution across hosts
- Support for thousands of agents

The installation order for a distributed deployment is strictly defined:

1. [Wazuh Indexer](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-indexer-installation/) - data storage based on OpenSearch
2. [Wazuh Server](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-server-installation/) - management and event processing server
3. [Wazuh Dashboard](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-dashboard-installation/) - web management interface
4. [Wazuh Agent](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-agent-installation/) - endpoint agents

## Supported Operating Systems

### Central components (Indexer, Server, Dashboard)

| Operating System | Versions | Architecture |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux | 2, 2023 | x86_64 |
| CentOS Stream | 10 | x86_64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 7, 8, 9, 10 | x86_64 |
| Ubuntu | 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 24.04 | x86_64 |

### Wazuh Agent

| Operating System | Versions | Architecture |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux | 2, 2023 | x86_64 |
| CentOS / RHEL | 7, 8, 9, 10 | x86_64 |
| Ubuntu | 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 24.04 | x86_64 |
| Debian | 9, 10, 11, 12 | x86_64 |
| Windows | 10, 11, Server 2016-2025 | x86_64 |
| macOS | 11+ (Big Sur and later) | Intel, Apple Silicon |
| Solaris | 10, 11 | SPARC, x86_64 |
| AIX | 6.1, 7.x | PowerPC |
| HP-UX | 11.31 | Itanium |

## Hardware Requirements

### Minimum requirements per component

| Component | CPU (cores) | RAM (GB) | Disk (GB) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wazuh Indexer | 2 (min) / 8 (rec) | 4 (min) / 16 (rec) | 50+ | Disk depends on agent count and retention period |
| Wazuh Server | 2 (min) / 8 (rec) | 2 (min) / 8 (rec) | 20+ | Increases with Vulnerability Detector enabled |
| Wazuh Dashboard | 2 (min) / 4 (rec) | 2 (min) / 8 (rec) | 20 | Minimal disk requirements |

### All-in-one requirements (all components on a single host)

| Scenario | CPU (cores) | RAM (GB) | Disk (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 25 agents, 90-day retention | 4 | 8 | 50 |
| Up to 100 agents, 90-day retention | 8 | 8 | 200 |

### Indexer storage estimation

Wazuh Indexer storage requirements depend on the type of monitored endpoints:

| Agent type | Data per 90 days (GB) |
|---|---|
| Server (Linux/Windows) | 3.7 |
| Workstation | 7.4 |
| Network device | 1.5 |

Formula: `Total storage = Number of agents * Data per period * Replica factor`

## Network Ports

The following ports must be open for proper component communication:

| Port | Protocol | Component | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1514 | TCP | Wazuh Server | Agent data reception |
| 1515 | TCP | Wazuh Server | Agent enrollment |
| 1516 | TCP | Wazuh Server | Server cluster communication |
| 55000 | TCP | Wazuh Server | REST API |
| 9200 | TCP | Wazuh Indexer | REST API (HTTPS) |
| 9300-9400 | TCP | Wazuh Indexer | Cluster inter-node communication |
| 443 | TCP | Wazuh Dashboard | Web interface (HTTPS) |

## Installation Sections

- [Quickstart](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-quickstart/) - install all components with a single command for quick evaluation
- [Wazuh Indexer Installation](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-indexer-installation/) - step-by-step indexer installation for distributed deployments
- [Wazuh Server Installation](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-server-installation/) - step-by-step management server installation
- [Wazuh Dashboard Installation](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-dashboard-installation/) - step-by-step web interface installation
- [Wazuh Agent Installation](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-agent-installation/) - agent deployment on Linux, Windows, and macOS
- [Uninstalling Wazuh](/docs/wazuh/installation/wazuh-uninstalling/) - proper removal of platform components