Install Guide

Component Requirements
NOTE: Using an embedded database requires an additional 64 GB to store the database on the file
system. However, an embedded database is not recommended for a production environment.
Software Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later, full installation
Web browser Any of the following web browsers:
• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer 11
• Mozilla Firefox
NOTE: Google Chrome is the recommended browser. Other web browsers might work but are not
officially supported.
External database One of the following databases:
• Microsoft SQL Server 2016
• Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express (limited to 10 GB)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2017
• Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express (limited to 10 GB)
• MySQL 5.6
• MySQL 5.7
NOTE: The embedded database stored on the file system can be used instead of an external
database. However, the embedded database is limited to 64 GB and retains only the last 30 days of
data. The embedded database is not recommended for a production environment.
Storage Manager Virtual Appliance Requirements
The Storage Manager Virtual Appliance has the following requirements:
Component
Requirement
VMware ESXi host
version
6.0 and later
VMware vCenter
Server version
6.0 and later
Datastore size 55 GB
CPU 64-bit (x64) microprocessor with two or more cores
The Data Collector requires a microprocessor with four cores for environments that have 100,000 or more Active
Directory members or groups.
Memory Varies based on size of the storage environment:
• 4 GB – One to ten Storage Centers, or up to 3000 total volumes
• 8 GB – More than ten Storage Centers, or up to 6000 total volumes
• 16 GB – More than ten Storage Centers, or up to 12,000 total volumes
• 32 GB – More than ten Storage Centers, or more than 12,000 total volumes
Software
• VMware vCenter Server
• VMware vSphere High Availability
Introduction to Storage Manager 9