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Version: 5.1.1.0

System requirements

1. Architectural Overview​

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2. Hardware Requirements​

The following list shows the minimal requirements for running Orchestra.

2.1 Orchestra Designer​

  • Processor type: Single / Dual-Core x86, AMD or similar

  • Processor speed: >= 2 GHz

  • RAM: >= 2 GB

  • Disk space: 1 GB

2.2 Orchestra Web Designer​

  • Processor: 4 Cores

  • RAM: >= 4 GB

  • Disk space: 20 GB

2.3 Orchestra Runtime​

Minimal requirements for test and development systems:​

  • Processor type: Dual-Core x86, AMD or similar

  • Processor speed: >= 2 GHz

  • RAM: >= 4 GB

  • Disk space – only Orchestra: 1 GB

  • Disk space – Database: >10 GB

Minimal requirements for production systems:​

  • Processor type: Quad-Core x86, AMD or similar

  • Processor speed: >= 2 GHz

  • RAM: >= 6 GB

  • Disk space – only Orchestra: 1 GB

  • Disk space – Database: >80 GB

  • Disk space – Archive-/Protocol files: >50 GB

The best hardware settings depend on the specific application context and should be evaluated with a system architect or a consultant from Soffico GmbH.

3. Software Requirements​

3.1 Introduction, Predecessor Versions​

The current version of Orchestra is tested with specific software environments.

  • Supported configurations: Verified and tested by Soffico GmbH. Issues are documented and communicated.

  • Compatible configurations: Usable, but not fully supported or tested. Issues may arise, and updates on restrictions are not actively communicated.

3.2 Java Versions​

Orchestra is designed for Java 21 with the following JVM distributions:

  • Supported:

    • Oracle JDK 21.0.3

    • Amazon Corretto JDK 21.0.3.9.1

  • Compatible:

    • All JDKs based on OpenJDK 21, e.g.:

      • Amazon Corretto JDK

      • Eclipse Adoptium Temurin JDK

      • Microsoft OpenJDK

Ensure Java 32-bit is used on 32-bit operating systems, and Java 64-bit on 64-bit systems.

3.3 Operating Systems​

Windows​

  • Supported:

    • Windows 10

  • Compatible:

    • Windows Server 2016 (Desktop experience)

    • Windows Server 2019 (Desktop experience)

    • Windows Server 2022 (Desktop experience)

Linux​

  • Supported:

    • Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS

    • Amazon Linux 2

    • Debian GNU/Linux 9, 10

  • Compatible:

    • Alma Linux 8.3

    • Windows 11

    • Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04

    • Alpine Linux 3.12.1

    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, 15

    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9

    • Debian GNU/Linux 11

3.4 Databases​

Supported:​

  • MySQL 8.0.17, 5.7.27

  • MariaDB 10.5

  • MSSQLServer 2017 (14.0.3030.27)

  • Oracle 18.3.0-ee

  • PostgreSQL 13

Compatible:​

  • MS SQL Server 2019, 2022 (+ Express versions)

  • MySQL 8.3

  • Oracle 19c

  • PostgreSQL 14.1

Supported SQL data types adhere to the latest ISO/IEC 9075-2 standard.

3.5 Servlet Container​

Supported:​

  • Jetty 9.4.53

  • JBOSS 23.01 (Deprecated, will be removed)

Compatible:​

  • Apache Tomcat 8.5.100, 9.0.89, 10.1.24 (workaround required for package changes)

3.6 Web Browser​

Supported:​

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Firefox

  • Chrome (since version 55, with constraints)

Compatible:​

  • Internet Explorer 11 (with layout constraints)

3.7 Virus Scanner​

There are no negative experiences with virus scanners, but performance issues may arise based on settings. To avoid degradation:

Exclude these directories from scanning:

  • Orchestra log directory

  • Tomcat log directory

  • Orchestra Long Time Archive directory

  • Archive directories of external archive logger

4. Important Information for Backward Compatibility​

Soffico ensures backward compatibility using the Orchestra Customer API.

  • Direct access to internal functions bypasses this API and may cause issues with upgrades.

  • Proper testing in a controlled environment is recommended for version upgrades.

For additional functionality requests, contact Soffico GmbH.