AX Engine Node requirements
Hardware requirements
The following table shows the minimum hardware requirements for a standalone AX Engine Node installation. Achieving acceptable performance in a production environment will generally dictate greater hardware requirements for your servers. The minimum computer configuration is suitable for evaluation and testing purposes.
Processor, memory, and hard disk requirements for production systems depend on the following factors:
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the number of concurrent analytics being processed
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the size of data files accessed by analytics during processing
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the desired response time
| Component | Minimum | Recommendation |
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Processor |
2.5 gigahertz (GHz) |
Quad-core processor (or two Dual-core processors) at 2.5 GHz or higher. |
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Memory (RAM) |
4 gigabytes (GB) |
8 GB |
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Hard disk |
3.5 gigabytes (GB) This is the approximate amount of disk space required to download, extract, and install the prerequisites and AX Engine Node. |
10 GB or more For use in production, high-speed disk access and throughput is recommended. |
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Drive |
DVD drive |
DVD drive, or the setup files downloaded and copied to a local or network accessible drive. |
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Display |
1024 x 768 |
1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor |
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Other |
TCP/IP connectivity |
Software requirements
The following table provides a complete list of the prerequisite software you need to install on the server before you can complete the AX Engine Node installation.
| Software requirement | Minimum | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
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Operating System One of the following:
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Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition(32 bit) |
Windows Server 2012 |
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Note Apply all critical Windows updates before installing AX Engine Node. Running Windows Server 2012 using the Server Core (no GUI) option is not supported. |
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Web browser Internet Explorer |
Internet Explorer version 9 |
Internet Explorer version 9 |
Additional information
The following prerequisites are automatically installed by the AX Engine Node setup wizard if the required software is not detected:
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Oracle Java SE Development Kit (JDK) 7
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2005, 2008, and 2010 redistributable packages
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Microsoft Access Database Engine 2007
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Oracle Instant Client 11.1 (If Oracle is configured as the ACL Analytics Exchange database)
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Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 SP1
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Microsoft Jet 4.0 SP3
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Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 4.0 SP3
To process analytics that include the ACLScript Crystal Reports command (DO REPORT CRYSTAL), you must run the ACL Components XI setup wizard after you complete the AX Engine Node installation.
To process analytics that include Direct Link for SAP commands, you must install AX Link on the analytic server after you complete the AX Engine Node installation. For details, see the ACL Analytics Exchange Server Installation Guide.