CERF 5.0 Minimum System Requirements

For a successful CERF ELN software system implementation, our customers should provide a suitable computer and network hardware environment. CERF may be deployed on either a Windows or a Mac OS platform. The minimum system requirements and additional recommendations are as follows:

CERF 5.0 System Requirements
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CLIENT APPLICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.x (Desktop)
  • Windows 7 SP1
  • Windows Vista SP2
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit)
  • Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 (64-bit)
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Disk space: 1 GB free space
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz or higher

Mac OS X

  • Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.8.3+, 9+
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Disk space: 1 GB free space
  • Administrator privileges for installation

SERVER APPLICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit)
  • Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 (64-bit)
  • RAM: 8 GB or higher
  • Disk space: 4 GB for installation + 250-500GB for user storage
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz or higher

Mac OS X

  • Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.8.3+, 9+
  • RAM: 8 GB or higher
  • Disk space: 4 GB for installation + 250-500GB for user storage
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz or higher
  • Administrator privileges for installation

100+ USER ENTERPRISE SERVER RECOMMENDATIONS

Windows

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit)
  • Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 (64-bit)
  • RAM: 8-16 GB
  • Disk space: 4 GB for installation + 1-2TB+ for user storage
  • RAID with synchronous back up
  • Processor: 1-2 Intel Xeon Quad Core Processor(s) or 1-2 AMD Opteron Quad/Eight Core Processor(s)
  • GB Ethernet controller

Mac OS X

  • Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.8.3+, 9+
  • RAM: 8 GB or higher
  • Disk space: 4 GB for installation + 1-2TB+ for user storage
  • RAID with synchronous back up (Apple’s Time Machine is not adequate)
  • Processor: 1-2 Intel Xeon Quad Core Processor(s) or 1-2 AMD Opteron Quad/Eight Core Processor(s)
  • GB Ethernet controller
  • Administrator privileges for installation

 

Database:

MySQL is the default database provided at no charge and supported by Lab-Ally.

Oracle, SQL Server and other databases may be accommodated, but will require additional professional services. Call for details.

A single dedicated CERF Server is recommended, however, virtualization and distributed systems may be accommodated. Virtual systems must be equivalent to, or exceed specifications listed above. (Additional professional services may be required and some restrictions may apply.)

 

Please contact support@lab-ally.com for additional information and clarification