Configuration recommendations

Before installing, check that your system has enough disk space and RAM. If you plan to use multiplex capability, you must also set up raw device access.

NoteThis table lists minimum requirements. Add more resources for larger numbers of active users.

Before you install Sybase IQ, make sure you have enough disk space and RAM for the installation.

Table 1-2 shows what you need to install and run Sybase IQ 12.7 on Windows:

Table 1-2: Configuration recommendations for Sybase IQ on Windows

System requirement

Recommendation

Disk space to install and run Sybase IQ Server

163MB free disk space on the drive where Sybase IQ system files will be located

Disk space to install and run Sybase IQ ETL Server

33MB free disk space

Disk space for Software Developer’s Kit (Open Client) 15.0

119MB free disk space

Disk space for databases

Site dependent

RAM

At least 1GB dedicated to Sybase IQ

NoteThe tables list minimum requirements. For larger numbers of active users, you will need more resources.

Sybase Central Java Edition is a graphical administration tool for managing certain Sybase products, including IQ databases. When you install Sybase IQ, you also install the Sybase IQ plug-in, which enables Sybase Central to manage IQ databases.

To install and run the Sybase IQ plug-in and Sybase Central Java Edition as a Windows client, you need:

Table 1-3: Configuration recommendations for Sybase Central on Windows

System Requirement

Recommendation

Processor

Pentium 400Mhz or greater

Disk space for Sybase Central Java Edition

3MB free disk space

RAM for Sybase Central Java Edition

48MB

Resolution

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