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System Requirements (Server)

This page describes the requirements for the Ketura server (the machine onto which Ketura itself is installed). Client requirements are described separately.

Server requirements

Operating System

Araxis has tested the Ketura server on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X v10.6.2 Snow Leopard (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Mac OS X v10.5.8 Leopard (32-bit and 64-bit, Intel or PowerPC)
  • Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Windows Vista SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Windows XP Professional SP3
  • Windows Server 2003 SP2

Windows Server 2008 is also supported and expected to work. Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger is no longer supported.

RAM Ketura will use up to approximately 600 MB of memory. To allow for this in addition to the operating system and other services, it is recommended that Ketura servers have at least 1.5 GB of RAM.
Processor Although slower processors will work, a 2 GHz or faster processor is recommended. Ketura will take advantage of multiple processors and processing cores, if available.
Disk space 1 GB should be allowed for a typical sized Ketura system, including database. Additional space will also need to be set aside if many days of daily backups are to be kept. Servers should be periodically monitored to ensure that they have sufficient disk space.

Database

Ketura comes with its own, built-in, database. This is recommended for most customers. Consequently, you do not need a separate database product. However, some customers might wish to use Microsoft SQL Server 2005 instead. For more information, see Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Instead of Ketura’s Built-In Database.