| Component | Recommendation | |-----------|----------------| | | Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 (64-bit) – or a supported Linux distribution (often CentOS/RHEL/Ubuntu) | | CPU | 4+ cores (8+ recommended for heavy concurrent usage) | | RAM | 16 GB minimum (32 GB+ for large deployments) | | Storage | SSD or fast HDD; capacity depends on content selection (e.g., 2–10+ TB) | | Network | Gigabit Ethernet (internal); outbound internet for sync (HTTPS) | | Virtualization | Supports VMware, Hyper-V, KVM | | Database | Usually bundled (e.g., PostgreSQL or MySQL) |
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