12.0 System Requirements
| Vendor | OS | Processor |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Server | Intel Pentium 4, M, or Xeon |
| Windows 2000 Professional | ||
| Windows Server 2003 |
¹Note:
1. OPNET software is supported on the English language version of each operating system.
2. Supported under Windows Server 2003 instances, running within virtual machines hosted by VMware ESX Server 2.0 and 3.0, subject to the following notes and limitations.
Required System Patches
| Vendor | OS | Patch Number/Name |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Server | Service Packs 1, 2, and 4 are supported but not required. |
| Windows 2000 Professional | Service Packs 1, 2, and 4 are supported but not required. | |
| Windows Server 2003 | N/A |
System Configuration: nCompass
An implementation of nCompass comprises the following components:
- The VNE Server for nCompass (Version 4.5)
- The back-end Oracle database required by VNE Server
- nCompass Console
If you are running one or more nCompass Analysis Engines, you will also require the following components:
- The Report Server for nCompass (Version 2.5)
- nCompass Analysis Engine(s)
- nCompass Coordinator
The following page contains information on system requirements and deployment options for nCompass, including Physical Memory (RAM), Processor, and Disk Space.
nCompass Operating Environment
Integrated Data Collection and Fusion
VNE Server 4.5 for nCompass System Requirements
Other Requirements: nCompass
Supporting software
TCP/IP networking software is required.
Oracle Database required for VNE Server component (see here for detailed requirements information, which includes information on Oracle).
Display
Colors: At least 256-color display.
Resolution: 800x600 minimum, 1024x768 or higher strongly recommended.
Browser
Firefox 1.06 or higher, Netscape 7.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or a compatible browser that supports Style Sheets.
External Software Compatibility
Network Monitoring and Analysis
nCompass Console can support launching the following tools:
Computer Associates Network Health and eHealth
MRTG
HP OpenView
CiscoWorks