Server Hardware Requirements
ThoughtFarmer’s server requirements are pretty light. We’ve worked hard to optimize our software so that it runs well on an average server. Here are a few sample configurations (note that a virtualized equivalent is fine too):
Standalone server (Web and SQL):
Processor | Memory | Hard drive | |
---|---|---|---|
1500 users or less | 2.0Ghz+ Quad Core | 16GB | 100GB+ 15K SAS-3 drives RAID 10 |
1500+ users | 2.0Ghz+ Hex Core | 32GB | 100GB+ 15K SAS-3 drives RAID 10 |
Dual server
For high volume and optimal performance you can split out the Web and SQL servers.
WEB | Processor | Memory | Hard drive |
---|---|---|---|
100 users | 2.0Ghz+ Quad Core | 8GB | 100GB+ 10K drives |
1500 users | 2.0Ghz+ Quad Core | 16GB | 100GB+ 15K SAS-3 drives |
2000+ users | 2.0Ghz+ Quad Core | 32GB | 100GB+ 15K SAS-3 drives |
SQL | Processor | Memory | Hard drive |
---|---|---|---|
1500 users or less | 2.0Ghz+ Quad Core | 16GB | 100GB+ 15K SAS-3 drives RAID 10 |
1500+ users | 2.0Ghz+ Hex Core | 32GB | 100GB+ 15K SAS-3 drives RAID 10 |
For load balanced scenarios, please contact us for hardware recommendations.
Server Software Requirements
Again, you only need to pay attention to this if you will be hosting ThoughtFarmer on your own servers.
The basic requirements are:
- Windows Server 2012 or 2016 64 bit
- SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016 or 2017 (Workgroup, Standard, Enterprise)
Optional (but recommended):
- Active Directory: ThoughtFarmer synchronizes with Active Directory for hassle-free, hands-off user administration
- SMTP Server: we require access to an SMTP server to send e-mail notifications
- POP3, IMAP, or Exchange Mail Account: we also require access to a general email account in order for you to be able to use the email-to-ThoughtFarmer feature
To use the SharePoint Intranet Connector, you need SharePoint 2010 or SharePoint 2013 (Foundation, Standard or Enterprise).