Server Installation Recommendations

Two server-class machines

Serena recommends two machines for the server: a primary machine and a standby for fail-over. In addition, the database should be hosted on a separate machine.

Separate machine for the database

Processor 2 CPUs, 2+ cores for each.

RAM 8 GB

Storage Individual requirements depend on usage, retention policies, and application types. In general, the larger number of artifacts kept in Serena Release Automation's artifact repository (CodeStation), the more storage needed.

For production environments, use the following guidelines to determine storage requirements:

• 10-20 GB of database storage should be sufficient for most environments.

• To calculate CodeStation storage requirements:

  average artifact size * number of versions imported per day * average number of days before cleanup

• Approximately 1MB per deployment of database storage; varies based on local requirements.

For further assistance in determining storage requirements, contact Serena Customer Support.

Network Gigabit (1000) Ethernet with low-latency to the database.