Administrator's Guide HP Session Allocation Manager (SAM) v.2.1

x86-compatible server, such as an HP Proliant server with:
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Processor: Pentium 4, 1.0 GHz
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Hard drive: 10 GB (requires more if hosting both Web server and SQL database)
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System memory: 1 GB
Recommended:
The recommended configuration depends on the scale of deployment:
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Number of active users
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Number of computing resources (such as blade PCs)
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Geographic location and/or network architecture
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Fault tolerance decision
HP SAM Web Server Software Requirements
Minimum:
One of the following operating systems must be installed:
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Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, with Service Pack 1
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Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, with Service Pack 1
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Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
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Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
NOTE: Additionally, you must configure SSL on the HP SAM Web server (which includes installing a
certificate) to encrypt your password and browser session when you log into the HP SAM administrator
console.
NOTE: You must install Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 for the HP SAM version 2.1 Web
Server to function.
HP SAM SQL Database Server Hardware Requirements
If you have an existing SQL database server, you can install the HP SAM database on the same server.
However, a separate dedicated HP SAM SQL database server for HP SAM is highly recommended to
support future scaling of environment.
Minimum:
x86-compatible server, such as an HP Proliant server with:
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Processor: Pentium 4, 1.0 GHz
●
Hard drive: 10 GB (requires more if running both Web server and SQL)
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System memory: 1 GB or more
Recommended:
The recommended configuration depends on the scale of deployment:
●
Number of active users:
●
Number of computing resources (such as blade PCs)
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