4 Simphony Server Specifications

This section contains server count recommendations and server hardware recommendations. Keep the following in mind:

  • Not Applicable (N/A) indicates the option is not available

  • Storage Area Networks (SANs) can be used instead of HDD for 500 or more workstations. The required storage space depends on the size, number of checks, and how long you store them.

The Enterprise Back Office Server Sizing Guide provides more information on Reporting and Analytics server sizing information.

Server Counts: Shared Server

Server Type Up to 50 Workstations 51+ Workstations

Simphony Shared Server

1

N/A

Server Counts: Standard Availability and High Availability

Server Type Up to 200 Workstations 201–500 Workstations 501–1000 Workstations 1001–2000 Workstations 2001–4000 Workstations 4001+ Workstations

Simphony Application Server

1 x Level 1 or higher

2 x Level 1 or 1 x Level 2 or higher

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Simphony Database Server

1 x Level 1 or higher

2 x Level 1 or 1 x Level 2 or higher

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

High Availability Simphony Application Server

2 x Level 1 or higher

3 x Level 1 or 2 x Level 2 or higher

3 x Level 2 or higher

3 x Level 3 or higher

4 x Level 3 or higher

5 x Level 3 or higher

High Availability Simphony Database Server

2 x Level 1 or higher

3 x Level 1 or 2 x Level 2 or higher

3 x Level 2 or higher

3 x Level 3 or higher

3 x Level 3 or higher

3 x Level 3 or higher

The following figure shows a basic network configuration. Incorporating a DMZ into the network allows for an additional layer of security.


The image shows a network configuration that consists of a firewall, switch, load balancer, application servers, and database servers.

High Availability Recommendations

The high availability server counts allow for the number of servers required to run the system plus one server. This count ensures there is no degradation of service if a server is unavailable. Use of a high availability solution for systems of 500 or more workstations is recommended.

Services Recommendations

All Simphony services run on all application servers with the exception of the Sequencer Service. If the application server that runs the Sequencer Service becomes unavailable in a multi-server environment, reassign it and enable it on a different server to maintain Start Of Day functionality.

Load Balancing Recommendations

Use a load balancer to distribute traffic across multiple application servers. Network Load Balancing provides more information. Multiple database servers require the use of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC).

EMC Recommendations

For systems that have a large number of workstations, properties, or configuration items, add one or more application servers for access exclusively by the EMC.

Simphony Shared Server Hardware Specifications

  • CPU: 4 Intel Xeon cores

  • RAM: 32 GB

  • HDD:

    • OS: 100 GB

    • Apps: 200 GB

    • DBs: 500 GB

    • Redo Logs: 500 GB

All-in-one systems on Simphony 19.1 must use Reporting and Analytics 9.1 and Oracle Database 12c R1.

All-in-one systems do not support Suites Management, Simphony Venue Management, Gift and Loyalty, or Simphony ServiceHost, as all of these require a MS SQL Database. A maximum of one property is recommended when using a Shared Server.

Simphony App Server Level 1 Hardware Specifications

  • CPU: 4 Intel Xeon cores

  • RAM: 16 GB

  • HDD:

    • OS: 100 GB

    • App: 200 GB

Simphony App Server Level 2 Hardware Specifications

  • CPU: 4 Intel Xeon cores

  • RAM: 32 GB

  • HDD:

    • OS: 100 GB

    • App: 200 GB

Simphony App Server Level 3 Hardware Specifications

  • CPU: 8 Intel Xeon cores

  • RAM: 64 GB

  • HDD:

    • OS: 100 GB

    • App: 200 GB

Simphony DB Server Level 1 Hardware Specifications

  • CPU: 16 Intel Xeon cores

  • RAM: 48 GB

  • OS: 200 GB

  • Data: 500 GB

  • Redo: 100 GB

  • CRS: 24 GB

Simphony DB Server Level 2 Hardware Specifications

  • CPU: 16 Intel Xeon cores

  • RAM: 64 GB

  • OS: 200 GB

  • Data: 1 TB

  • Redo: 100 GB

  • CRS: 24 GB

Simphony DB Server Level 3 Hardware Specifications

  • CPU: 32 Intel Xeon cores

  • RAM: 128 GB

  • OS: 200 GB

  • Data: 2 TB

  • Redo: 200 GB

  • CRS: 24 GB