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17.5 System Requirements
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises comprises the following components:
nCompass Console for Enterprises nCompass Web Server for Enterprises nCompass Administrative Server for Enterprises VNE Server OPNET Report Server nCompass Syslog Reporter for Enterprises
Deployment OPNET nCompass for Enterprises can be deployed for two different modes of operation:
nCompass Console nCompass Web Server
Typically, nCompass is deployed for both modes of operation. The nCompass Console is used for advanced capabilities and nCompass Web Server administration. The nCompass Web Server is used to provide remote users web client access to a subset of nCompass features.
See the Supported Platforms and System Configuration pages for details on the platform requirements for each machine.
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises Deployment
An nCompass deployment spans multiple machines. The following table describes the distribution of components over machines in a typical recommended deployment.
Machine Component Installer
One nCompass Console or nCompass Web Server Console Installer Model Library
Two VNE Server VNE Server Two or Three nCompass Administrative Server Administrative Server OPNET Report Server (optional) Administrative Server
Three (optional) nCompass Syslog Reporter Syslog Reporter Kiwi Syslog Server Kiwi Syslog Installer
An instance of machine One is required per nCompass Console or nCompass Web Server. Typical installations include at least one of each. Multiple nCompass Consoles or nCompass Web Servers may be served by a single VNE Server, nCompass Administrative Server, OPNET Report Server and Syslog Reporter. The Kiwi Syslog Server and the nCompass Syslog Reporter are supported only on Windows platforms.
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nCompass Console and nCompass Web Server Supported Platforms1,2,3,4
Vendor OS
Microsoft Follow these steps to identify your Windows version and service pack level. Red Hat Follow these steps to identify your RedHat Linux version information.
Note: 1. OPNET software is supported on the English language version of each operating system. 2. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises is supported on the OSes listed above running under most major virtualization environments, including VMware ESX, subject to the following notes and limitations. notes and limitations. 3. Kiwi Syslog and the nCompass Syslog Reporter are supported only on Windows platforms.
VNE Server, OPNET Report Server, and nCompass Administrative Server Supported Platforms
Refer to the VNE Server and OPNET Report Server system requirements for information on these OPNET nCompass for Enterprises components. The nCompass Administrative Server shares the same machine as the OPNET Report Server and has the same system requirements.
System Configuration*
nCompass Console and nCompass Web Server
CPU Required: 3.0 GHz using x86 or x86-64 Recommended: 3.0+ GHz dual- or quad-core using x86-64
The x86-64 ISA (instruction set architecture) is also known as EM64T, x86 AMD, AMD64 and x86. The Itanium (IA-64) instruction set architecture is not supported. RAM Required: 4 GB for 32-bit installation, 8 GB for 64-bit installation Recommended: 16+ GB with 64-bit installtion Disk Space Required: 40 GB Recommended: 80+ GB
Up to 2 GB of free disk space may be required during installation
VNE Server, OPNET Report Server, and nCompass Administrative Server
Refer to the VNE Server and OPNET Report Server system requirements for information on these OPNET nCompass for Enterprises components. The nCompass Administrative Server shares the same machine as the OPNET Report Server and has the same system requirements.
nCompass Syslog Reporter
CPU Required: 2.0 GHz using x86 or x86-64 Recommended: 3.0+ GHz dual- or quad-core using x86-64
The x86-64 ISA (instruction set architecture) is also known as EM64T, x86 AMD, AMD64 and x86. The Itanium (IA-64) instruction set architecture is not supported. RAM Required: 2 GB Recommended: 4+ GB Disk Space Required: 40 GB Recommended: 80+ GB
Larger disk space may be required depending on network size and data retention practices.
* Recommended system configuration varies based on scale and complexity of analysis being performed. Please contact your OPNET representative to determine recommendations for your specific deployment.
Supporting Software
Kiwi Syslog Server The nCompass Syslog Reporter (optional component) requires the Kiwi Syslog Server installation. The Kiwi Syslog Server is a 3rd party product distributed by Solarwinds.
Browser Mozilla Firefox 10.0 and above Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 and above
Networking TCP/IP networking software is required. Required Products
The following OPNET products are required by OPNET nCompass for Enterprises:
VNE Server VNE Server provides online, automated network data collection and a unified network data management solution for OPNET nCompass for Enterprises. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises 17.5 is compatible with VNE Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8.9.
Optional Products
The following OPNET products are bundled with OPNET nCompass for Enterprises:
Report Server Report Server provides web browser access to an archive of consolidated reports generated by OPNET solutions. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises 17.5 is compatible with Report Server 2.6.
Optional Modules
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises does not have any optional modules. User Authentication
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises supports the following methods of user authentication and management for both nCompass Console and Web Client users: Local RADIUS TACACS+
The following OPNET nCompass for Service Provider components support user authentication for access to their web consoles: VNE Server OPNET Report Server
17.5 System Requirements
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises comprises the following components:
nCompass Console for Enterprises nCompass Web Server for Enterprises nCompass Administrative Server for Enterprises VNE Server OPNET Report Server nCompass Syslog Reporter for Enterprises
Deployment OPNET nCompass for Enterprises can be deployed for two different modes of operation:
nCompass Console nCompass Web Server
Typically, nCompass is deployed for both modes of operation. The nCompass Console is used for advanced capabilities and nCompass Web Server administration. The nCompass Web Server is used to provide remote users web client access to a subset of nCompass features.
See the Supported Platforms and System Configuration pages for details on the platform requirements for each machine.
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises Deployment
An nCompass deployment spans multiple machines. The following table describes the distribution of components over machines in a typical recommended deployment.
Machine Component Installer
One nCompass Console or nCompass Web Server Console Installer Model Library
Two VNE Server VNE Server Two or Three nCompass Administrative Server Administrative Server OPNET Report Server (optional) Administrative Server
Three (optional) nCompass Syslog Reporter Syslog Reporter Kiwi Syslog Server Kiwi Syslog Installer
An instance of machine One is required per nCompass Console or nCompass Web Server. Typical installations include at least one of each. Multiple nCompass Consoles or nCompass Web Servers may be served by a single VNE Server, nCompass Administrative Server, OPNET Report Server and Syslog Reporter. The Kiwi Syslog Server and the nCompass Syslog Reporter are supported only on Windows platforms. OPNET Technologies, Inc. nCompass Console and nCompass Web Server Supported Platforms1,2,3,4
Vendor OS
Microsoft Follow these steps to identify your Windows version and service pack level. Red Hat Follow these steps to identify your RedHat Linux version information.
Note: 1. OPNET software is supported on the English language version of each operating system. 2. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises is supported on the OSes listed above running under most major virtualization environments, including VMware ESX, subject to the following notes and limitations. notes and limitations. 3. Kiwi Syslog and the nCompass Syslog Reporter are supported only on Windows platforms.
VNE Server, OPNET Report Server, and nCompass Administrative Server Supported Platforms
Refer to the VNE Server and OPNET Report Server system requirements for information on these OPNET nCompass for Enterprises components. The nCompass Administrative Server shares the same machine as the OPNET Report Server and has the same system requirements.
System Configuration* nCompass Console and nCompass Web Server
CPU Required: 3.0 GHz using x86 or x86-64 Recommended: 3.0+ GHz dual- or quad-core using x86-64
The x86-64 ISA (instruction set architecture) is also known as EM64T, x86 AMD, AMD64 and x86. The Itanium (IA-64) instruction set architecture is not supported. RAM Required: 4 GB for 32-bit installation, 8 GB for 64-bit installation Recommended: 16+ GB with 64-bit installtion Disk Space Required: 40 GB Recommended: 80+ GB
Up to 2 GB of free disk space may be required during installation
VNE Server, OPNET Report Server, and nCompass Administrative Server
Refer to the VNE Server and OPNET Report Server system requirements for information on these OPNET nCompass for Enterprises components. The nCompass Administrative Server shares the same machine as the OPNET Report Server and has the same system requirements. nCompass Syslog Reporter
CPU Required: 2.0 GHz using x86 or x86-64 Recommended: 3.0+ GHz dual- or quad-core using x86-64
The x86-64 ISA (instruction set architecture) is also known as EM64T, x86 AMD, AMD64 and x86. The Itanium (IA-64) instruction set architecture is not supported. RAM Required: 2 GB Recommended: 4+ GB Disk Space Required: 40 GB Recommended: 80+ GB
Larger disk space may be required depending on network size and data retention practices.
* Recommended system configuration varies based on scale and complexity of analysis being performed. Please contact your OPNET representative to determine recommendations for your specific deployment.
Supporting Software
Kiwi Syslog Server The nCompass Syslog Reporter (optional component) requires the Kiwi Syslog Server installation. The Kiwi Syslog Server is a 3rd party product distributed by Solarwinds.
Browser Mozilla Firefox 10.0 and above Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 and above
Networking TCP/IP networking software is required. Required Products
The following OPNET products are required by OPNET nCompass for Enterprises:
VNE Server VNE Server provides online, automated network data collection and a unified network data management solution for OPNET nCompass for Enterprises. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises 17.5 is compatible with VNE Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8.9.
Optional Products
The following OPNET products are bundled with OPNET nCompass for Enterprises:
Report Server Report Server provides web browser access to an archive of consolidated reports generated by OPNET solutions. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises 17.5 is compatible with Report Server 2.6.
Optional Modules
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises does not have any optional modules. User Authentication
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises supports the following methods of user authentication and management for both nCompass Console and Web Client users: Local RADIUS TACACS+
The following OPNET nCompass for Service Provider components support user authentication for access to their web consoles: VNE Server OPNET Report Server
17.5 System Requirements
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises comprises the following components:
nCompass Console for Enterprises nCompass Web Server for Enterprises nCompass Administrative Server for Enterprises VNE Server OPNET Report Server nCompass Syslog Reporter for Enterprises
Deployment OPNET nCompass for Enterprises can be deployed for two different modes of operation:
nCompass Console nCompass Web Server
Typically, nCompass is deployed for both modes of operation. The nCompass Console is used for advanced capabilities and nCompass Web Server administration. The nCompass Web Server is used to provide remote users web client access to a subset of nCompass features.
See the Supported Platforms and System Configuration pages for details on the platform requirements for each machine.
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises Deployment
An nCompass deployment spans multiple machines. The following table describes the distribution of components over machines in a typical recommended deployment.
Machine Component Installer
One nCompass Console or nCompass Web Server Console Installer Model Library
Two VNE Server VNE Server Two or Three nCompass Administrative Server Administrative Server OPNET Report Server (optional) Administrative Server
Three (optional) nCompass Syslog Reporter Syslog Reporter Kiwi Syslog Server Kiwi Syslog Installer
An instance of machine One is required per nCompass Console or nCompass Web Server. Typical installations include at least one of each. Multiple nCompass Consoles or nCompass Web Servers may be served by a single VNE Server, nCompass Administrative Server, OPNET Report Server and Syslog Reporter. The Kiwi Syslog Server and the nCompass Syslog Reporter are supported only on Windows platforms.
nCompass Console and nCompass Web Server Supported Platforms1,2,3,4
Vendor OS
Microsoft Follow these steps to identify your Windows version and service pack level. Red Hat Follow these steps to identify your RedHat Linux version information.
Note: 1. OPNET software is supported on the English language version of each operating system. 2. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises is supported on the OSes listed above running under most major virtualization environments, including VMware ESX, subject to the following notes and limitations. notes and limitations. 3. Kiwi Syslog and the nCompass Syslog Reporter are supported only on Windows platforms.
VNE Server, OPNET Report Server, and nCompass Administrative Server Supported Platforms
Refer to the VNE Server and OPNET Report Server system requirements for information on these OPNET nCompass for Enterprises components. The nCompass Administrative Server shares the same machine as the OPNET Report Server and has the same system requirements.
System Configuration*
nCompass Console and nCompass Web Server
CPU Required: 3.0 GHz using x86 or x86-64 Recommended: 3.0+ GHz dual- or quad-core using x86-64
The x86-64 ISA (instruction set architecture) is also known as EM64T, x86 AMD, AMD64 and x86. The Itanium (IA-64) instruction set architecture is not supported. RAM Required: 4 GB for 32-bit installation, 8 GB for 64-bit installation Recommended: 16+ GB with 64-bit installtion Disk Space Required: 40 GB Recommended: 80+ GB
Up to 2 GB of free disk space may be required during installation
VNE Server, OPNET Report Server, and nCompass Administrative Server
Refer to the VNE Server and OPNET Report Server system requirements for information on these OPNET nCompass for Enterprises components. The nCompass Administrative Server shares the same machine as the OPNET Report Server and has the same system requirements.
nCompass Syslog Reporter
CPU Required: 2.0 GHz using x86 or x86-64 Recommended: 3.0+ GHz dual- or quad-core using x86-64
The x86-64 ISA (instruction set architecture) is also known as EM64T, x86 AMD, AMD64 and x86. The Itanium (IA-64) instruction set architecture is not supported. RAM Required: 2 GB Recommended: 4+ GB Disk Space Required: 40 GB Recommended: 80+ GB
Larger disk space may be required depending on network size and data retention practices.
* Recommended system configuration varies based on scale and complexity of analysis being performed. Please contact your OPNETOPNET representative Technologies, to determine Inc. recommendations for your specific deployment.
Supporting Software
Kiwi Syslog Server The nCompass Syslog Reporter (optional component) requires the Kiwi Syslog Server installation. The Kiwi Syslog Server is a 3rd party product distributed by Solarwinds.
Browser Mozilla Firefox 10.0 and above Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 and above
Networking TCP/IP networking software is required. Required Products
The following OPNET products are required by OPNET nCompass for Enterprises:
VNE Server VNE Server provides online, automated network data collection and a unified network data management solution for OPNET nCompass for Enterprises. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises 17.5 is compatible with VNE Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8.9.
Optional Products
The following OPNET products are bundled with OPNET nCompass for Enterprises:
Report Server Report Server provides web browser access to an archive of consolidated reports generated by OPNET solutions. OPNET nCompass for Enterprises 17.5 is compatible with Report Server 2.6.
Optional Modules
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises does not have any optional modules. User Authentication
OPNET nCompass for Enterprises supports the following methods of user authentication and management for both nCompass Console and Web Client users: Local RADIUS TACACS+
The following OPNET nCompass for Service Provider components support user authentication for access to their web consoles: VNE Server OPNET Report Server