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Basic Specifications#

ARGUS Enterprise Client - Workstation#

For deployment of ARGUS Enterprise client to a local machine.

Component Recommended
Processor Dual Core Processor or higher
RAM 8 GB or higher
Disk 2 GB free space
Operating System Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 64-bit
Other Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher
Microsoft Excel 2010 or higher for Excel add-in and exporting to Excel
Adobe Reader or similar for exporting to PDF

ARGUS Enterprise Client - Thin#

The specifications for the deployment of the ARGUS Enterprise client in a Citrix or Terminal Services environment.

Component Recommended
Processor Multi (4/8) Core Processor or higher, or vendor recommended specs
RAM 2 GB or higher per ARGUS Enterprise User
Disk 2 GB free space
Operating System Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit or higher, or vendor recommended specs
Other Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher
Microsoft Excel 2010 or higher for Excel add-in and exporting to Excel
Adobe Reader or similar for exporting to PDF

Info

  • A thin client allows the organization to centralize the AE Client deployment to one or more servers, reducing the client desktop complexities associated with software deployment.
  • A thin deployment allows use of the system from other devices from multiple regions and locations.

Warning

  • The memory footprint and CPU intensity of the ARGUS Enterprise Client on a thin deployment can cause resource bottlenecks if the server resources are not high enough to cover the increased demand.

Process Server Specs#

The specifications for the Process Server.

Component Recommended
Processor Multi (4/8) Core Processor or higher
RAM 8 GB or higher
Disk 4 GB free space
Operating System Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit or higher
Other Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher

Shared Application And Process Server Enviroments

For low load scenarios this may work without issue. However, if expecting heavier usage, please be sure to read Detailed Process Server Sizing for performance warnings.

Application Server Specs#

The specifications for the Application Server.

Component Recommendation
Processor Multi (4/8) Core Processor or higher
RAM 8 GB or higher
Disk 4 GB free space
Operating System Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit or higher
Other Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher

Shared Application And Process Server Enviroments

For low load scenarios this may work without issue. However, if expecting heavier usage, please be sure to read Detailed Process Server Sizing for performance warnings.

SQL Server Basic Specs#

For as basic starting specification for SQL Server.

Component Recommended Minimum
Processor 4 cores
RAM 16-32GB
Disk see storage sizing documentation
Operating System Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit or higher
Database Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard or higher
Other SQL Server Reporting Services feature required for Portfolio Reporting

Tip

If expecting moderate or heavier loads, then consider going to the Detailed section for SQL Server. Implementing some of the presizing can help set your enviroment up for success.

SSRS Specs#

When installing in a shared environment with SQL Server, consider reducing the RAM on SQL Server to 80% instead of 90% of the machine ram. This allows less contention between OS and SQL Server, while also ensuring some additional resources for SSRS.

If installing in a dedicated environment, the apply the standard SQL Server specs, and adjust as your load and environment requires.