Summary:
Server
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Off-Site Backup
Qualified Technical Support Personnel
Description:
1. Server Physical Hardware - Self-Hosted
RAM: At least 16GB
CPU Cores: 12 Cores, min 1.8 GHz clock speed
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Note: For cloud-hosted servers, the above server requirements apply, except for the power backup and internet bandwidth, which are handled by the cloud service provider.
2. UPS
Recommend APC. Should have at least the following features:
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For the UPS it’s recommended to have the vendor do a site survey to better estimate the load from the connected devices, how the UPS would scale to handle extra devices in future, and most importantly, compatibility with the local power source before making a purchase.
3. Off-Site Backup
This depends on the resources available and the setup. In case the server is EC2 (hosted by Amazon), S3 backups would be fine. For self-hosting, CouchDB could be set to periodically replicate to a remote server. Whichever approach is taken, backup data should be encrypted and stored in a database that’s not publicly accessible.
4. Qualified Technical Support Personnel
A qualified, dedicated system administrator to maintain the server and troubleshoot any issues.