User guide

ExtremeWare EPICenter Software User Guide 2-3
Client Requirements
Solaris
For installation under Solaris, the requirements are:
• Solaris Operating Environment 2.6, Solaris 7, or Solaris 8 with required patches
already installed.
• 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended, especially if you plan to run an EPICenter
clientonthesamesystem).
• As much as 300 MB disk space:
— 130 MB of disk space for the server installation
— Up to 150-200 MB for runtime usage (log files, database, user-defined scripts,
reports and so on)
• CDROM drive (for installation)
• A network connection
Both the Solaris 2.6 and Solaris 7 operating environments may require patches for
EPICenterto function properly. Make certain these patches have been installedbefore you
installtheEPICenterserversoftware.See Chapter 3formoreinformationonobtainingany
needed patches.
For the most current information on required patches, see the ExtremeWare EPICenter SE
Release Note and Quick Start Guide thataccompaniesyour EPICenter software,or check the
Extreme Networks web site at
www.extremenetworks.com.
Client Requirements
The EPICenter client requires a monitor that supports 1024 x 768 resolution, and at least
16-bit color. Your system Display Settings must be set for 65536 colors.
The client can also use large amounts of memory. 128 MB of RAM is recommended for
best performance (256 MB is recommended if you plan to run the client on the same
system as the EPICenter server).
The EPICenter client user interface is a Java-based application that runs within a web
browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
• Under Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, install Internet Explorer 5.0, or Internet
Explorer 5.5 with Service Pack 1, and the Java 1.3.1 plug-in.