For a local installation of the Labforward product/s, the underlying system has to meet the following requirements:


Hardware

  • Min. 16 GB RAM
  • Hard drive min. 500 GB (higher data volumes require the installation of more hard drive space)



Software (Labfolder)

  • Linux Operating System, we test against and fully support the most recent version of Ubuntu OS.
  • Docker CE in the latest version for running the labfolder application package on physical or virtual servers
  • MySQL database, version 5.7.x latest generally available version. MariaDB is not officially supported.
  • Connection to e-mail server with SMTP protocol and an e-mail account for the sending of notifications to users (optional, if you do not want to use labfolder’s mail server)
  • static IP address
  • for remote installation, updates and maintenance: remote access (via SSH, root privileges not required)


Software (Laboperator)

  • Operating System that is compatible with the latest version of Docker. We recommend Ubuntu 64bit 18.04 (LTS).

    Docker CE 17.12.1 (or later), or Docker EE 19.03 (or later)

  • Connection to e-mail server with SMTP protocol and an e-mail account for the sending of notifications to users

  • For remote installation, updates, and maintenance: remote access (via SSH, root privileges required)


Software Updates will be distributed for self-installation, with the possibility to request remote assistance for the installation. Software updates of the operating system and external software components are within the responsibility of the customer.