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title: Installing the Traffic Manager Software
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createdAt: 2026-08-02T09:17:12.051Z
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This chapter documents how to install the Traffic Manager software on a valid supported Linux or UNIX platform.

You can find instructions for Amazon EC2-based software installations in the Virtual Traffic Manager: Cloud Services Installation and Getting Started Guide, available from the Ivanti Web site at [http://www.ivanti.com](http://www.pulsesecure.net). Use this link to [download software](https://forums.ivanti.com/s/product-downloads?language=en_US) using correct credential.

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Before you begin, make sure you have met the requirements listed in [Prerequisites](docId\:TxGNRChJkUKEaChjahCSE).
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## Traffic Manager Software Space Requirements

The Traffic Manager software requires approximately 1.2 GB of disk space during installation. After installation, clear the intermediate directory created when the compressed file was unpacked, so that the software takes up approximately 600 MB.