Difference between revisions of "Hardware"
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| − | Currently, you need a server that is able to run Microsoft Windows Server (2003, 2008) or the current CentOS | + | Currently, you need a server that is able to run Microsoft Windows Server (2003, 2008) or the current CentOS release (CentOS6). There are no additional hardware requirements to the server, but we recommend a minimum of |
* quad-core processor | * quad-core processor | ||
* 8 GB RAM | * 8 GB RAM | ||
* 160 GB harddisk space | * 160 GB harddisk space | ||
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| + | Most common, a virtualized environment is used for hosting the regify-provider software. We are fine on this, but take care about a redundant solution. If you are using virtualisation, we recommend to use two different hosts to server two regify-providers. | ||
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| + | Using two servers (with the above specification) together with a loadbalancer are able to offer the service to a few thousands of regify-users with no problems. | ||
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| + | <u>The overall performance depends on different factors:</u> | ||
| + | * internet connection bandwith (the faster, the more performant) | ||
| + | * usage-level (some users may not use regify every day, others surely will) | ||
| + | * mass-sending (in that case, you need fast machines and internet connection) | ||
| + | * database configuration (you can do a seperate MySQL cluster) | ||
| + | * cryptographic functions (if needed, you can add standard pc's to add more cryptographic power) | ||
=== vpn-router === | === vpn-router === | ||
Revision as of 09:30, 6 September 2011
hardware prerequisites
server
Currently, you need a server that is able to run Microsoft Windows Server (2003, 2008) or the current CentOS release (CentOS6). There are no additional hardware requirements to the server, but we recommend a minimum of
- quad-core processor
- 8 GB RAM
- 160 GB harddisk space
Most common, a virtualized environment is used for hosting the regify-provider software. We are fine on this, but take care about a redundant solution. If you are using virtualisation, we recommend to use two different hosts to server two regify-providers.
Using two servers (with the above specification) together with a loadbalancer are able to offer the service to a few thousands of regify-users with no problems.
The overall performance depends on different factors:
- internet connection bandwith (the faster, the more performant)
- usage-level (some users may not use regify every day, others surely will)
- mass-sending (in that case, you need fast machines and internet connection)
- database configuration (you can do a seperate MySQL cluster)
- cryptographic functions (if needed, you can add standard pc's to add more cryptographic power)
vpn-router
Most IPSec compatible vpn routers will fit perfectly. It needs to be able to connect to cisco vpn routers.
loadbalancer
A loadbalancer is not necessary, but highly recommended for a high redundant system. It needs to be able to
- work "session based" (route the same user to the same server)
- allow SSL offloading
