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Chapter 3. Irma Server InstallationConcepts and RequirementsIrma is a cgi-compliant application and requires a web server, such as Apache or IIS, to function. It is not an ISAPI/WAI filter or extension. To successfully install and run Irma, a compatible operating system is required. Currently Irma is supported under all flavors of Linux (x86 and Alpha), Sun Solaris (Sparc and x86), FreeBSD, SGI IRIX and more. Irma is also built for Windows NT and takes advantage of recent Windows 2000 improvements. Irma will also run under Windows 95 or Windows 98.
Hardware RequirementsIrma runs on any 32bit hardware running one of the supported operating systems, including Sun Sparc Family Workstation or Server, Dec Alpha, or Intel compatible PC with a Pentium class processor. As the cheapest hardware configuration, we advise running Irma under a UNIX platform rather than a Windows NT 4.0 or below. If you are choosing a server, a Pentium Linux machine with 64MB RAM will be a more-than-sufficient choice. Most Linux versions, such as Redhat 6.0, are known to be good at running Irma. For Windows NT based configurations, a Windows 2000 server with 128MB RAM is an excellent choice. Supported operating systems currently are (this might differ slightly depending on hardware availability to us, which customers provide on a voluntary basis):
There are no special requirements for memory or swap space. If you are able to run a web server, you will be able to run Irma. |
