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Host Machine Requirements

The following are requirements for host machines:

Base Machine, FSA Machine and NBA Policy Engine

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or 2008

Database

CA DLP servers need sufficient memory and processing power to run your chosen database application. See your database documentation for details. The supported databases are:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• Recommended: SQL Server 2005 SP2
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Note: SQL Server is supported on Windows servers only. Ensure that the SQL Server Browser service has started.

Windows Installer

Windows Installer 2.0 or later

Base Machine only

Disk space

20 GB Ultra ATA or SCSI

This storage estimate covers the CA DLP infrastructure, consoles and captured data (based on typical usage rates). Note that the Base machine needs sufficient free disk space to store data captured on all ingest machines.

Web service

The Base machine requires:

• Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) version 5 or 6
• Net Framework 2.0

iConsole Browser Machines

For users to view the iConsole dashboard, browser host machines must be running:

Adobe Flash Player 9 or later (minimum version 9.0.124.0)

More information:

Database Requirements