Hardware

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