# Operating system requirements

You must deploy Data Optimizer to a dedicated server, which can be either a physical server or a virtual machine. The hosting environment can be on-premises or on the cloud using platforms such as Azure or AWS.

For optimal compatibility and performance, the server must run a modern Linux operating system based on 64-bit (x86\_64/amd64) architecture.

**Note:** For an updated list of compatible Linux distributions, visit the [Support Portal](https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us).


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