The specification described in this documentation is based on an implementation for a single institution.
The supporting infrastructure required by an ebs implementation has particular hardware requirements, depending on the size of the implementation required.
When you decide whether to opt for a standard size or large implementation, you should consider a number of options, including (but not limited to): the number of learners, the number of courses and the number of administrators who will be using the system.
The following examples describe the minimum hardware requirements.
| Machine | Variant | Processor | RAM | Disk capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQL Database server | Standard implementation | Multi-core | 32GB | 400GB | - |
| Large implementation | Multi-core | 64GB | 600GB | - | |
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Application server(s):
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N/A | Multi-core | 16GB | 100GB |
Figures quoted are for up to three instances. An additional 2GB is required for each ebs: intel – Business Intelligence (BI) feature installation. |
| SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) server | N/A | Multi-core | 16GB | 200GB | - |
| Client PCs | N/A | Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) | 8GB | 160GB | For PCs using ebs clients a screen resolution of 1024x768 dpi (dots per inch) or greater is recommended. |
| Citrix/RD server | N/A | Multi-core | 16GB | 60GB | 20 client users per server. |
The following examples describe the recommended hardware requirements.
| Machine | Variant | Processor | RAM | Disk Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle database server | Standard implementation | Multi-core | 32GB | 400GB | RAID 10 is recommended for performance and fault tolerance. This includes provision for two databases and local export/backup copies. |
| Large implementation | Multi-core | 64GB | 1TB | ||
| SQL database server | Standard implementation | Multi-core | 64GB | 400GB | - |
| Large implementation | Multi-core | 128GB | 1TB | ||
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Application server(s):
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N/A | Multi-core | 32GB | 200GB |
Figures quoted are for up to three instances. An additional 3GB is required for each ebs: intel – BI feature installation. |
| SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) server | N/A | Multi-core | 32GB | 400GB | - |
| Client PCs | N/A | Intel Core i7 (or equivalent) | 16GB | 250GB | For PCs using ebs clients, a screen resolution of 1024x768 dpi or greater is recommended. |
| Citrix/RD server | N/A | Multi-core | 32GB | 100GB | 20 client users per server. |
All quoted disk capacity figures are post-RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration. Figures include space for the operating system (OS) and other software components, including ebs software.