This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version.System Requirements
The machine where VAO will be deployed must meet the necessary hardware and software requirements. Note that the VAO server can function as a Veeam Backup & Replication server (in addition to VAO functions) and must have sufficient resources provided.
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Mind the following limitations:
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Specification | Requirement |
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Hardware | Hardware requirements depend on the size of the managed infrastructure. For more information, see Hardware Recommendations. |
OS | Only 64-bit versions of the following operating systems are supported:
Note: It is not recommended to install VAO on a machine running Microsoft Windows Server Core. |
User Management | Windows domain-joined machine |
SQL Server | Local or remote installations of the following versions of Microsoft SQL Server are supported:
Note: It is not recommended to use the Express Edition in any production VAO deployments — it should only be used for product evaluation. |
Additional Software | All components will be installed during setup. For inline Report Template editing, Microsoft Word component of SP2 for Microsoft Office 2010 or later is required. |
Veeam Software | If a standalone Veeam Backup & Replication server is used for backup and replication task management, it must be version 10a or later. Version 11 is fully supported. Note: If you connect a standalone Veeam Backup & Replication server to the VAO server, it must be joined to either the same domain or a trusted domain. |
Virtualization Platform | VMware vSphere 6.0, 6.5, 6.7, 7.0 (up to 7.0 Update 1) Note: The VAO server must be connected to VMware vCenter Servers. Direct connections to vSphere hosts are not supported. |
Storage System | NetApp ONTAP 9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8 Note: Lenovo DM storage systems are also supported. |
Number of Virtualization Hosts* | 100 | 100–500 | 500–1000 | >1000 |
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CPU | 4 vCPUs (minimum) – 8 vCPUs (recommended) for the VAO server 4 vCPUs (minimum) – 8 vCPUs (recommended) for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database | 8 vCPUs (minimum) – 12 vCPUs (recommended) for the VAO server 8 vCPUs (minimum) – 12 vCPUs (recommended) for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database | 12 vCPUs (minimum) – 16 vCPUs (recommended) for the VAO server 12 vCPUs (minimum) – 16 vCPUs (recommended) for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database | >16 vCPUs for the VAO server >16 vCPUs for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database |
Memory | 4 GB (minimum) – 8 GB (recommended) for the VAO server 4 GB (minimum) – 8 GB (recommended) for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database | 8 GB (minimum) – 40 GB (recommended) for the VAO server 8 GB (minimum) – 40 GB (recommended) for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database | 40 GB (minimum) – 70 GB (recommended) for the VAO server 40 GB (minimum) – 70 GB (recommended) for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database | >70 GB for the VAO server >70 GB for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database |
Hard Disk Space | 50 GB for product installation and sufficient disk space for the Microsoft SQL Server and Veeam ONE database (if installed locally). Use the Veeam ONE Database Calculator to size application data. | |||
* Under the condition that 1 host has 20 VMs deployed.