Chapter 2. System Requirements

Chapter 2. System Requirements

2.1. Hardware Requirements
2.2. Operating System Requirements
2.2.1. Using dsktune
2.2.2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5
2.2.3. HP-UX 11i
2.2.4. Sun Solaris 9

Before configuring the default Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 instances, it is important to verify that the host server has the required system settings and configuration:

This chapter covers the software and hardware requirements, operating system patches and settings, and system configurations that are necessary for Directory Server to perform well. It also includes information on a Directory Server tool, dsktune, which is useful in identifying required patches and system settings for Directory Server.

NOTE

The requirements outlined in this chapter apply to production systems. For evaluating or prototyping Directory Server, you may choose not to meet all of these requirements.


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