General System Requirements
This page outlines the necessary prerequisites for deploying MetaDefender Storage Security, covering supported operating systems, system requirements, and specific details for Unix and Windows deployments.
Operating system-specific system requirements are available at:
Prerequisites
Hardware Configurations
Depending on your deployment type, please ensure your hardware meets the following minimum requirements:
Basic Deployment (Minimum System Requirements)
| Hardware | MDSS Dedicated Instance | MDSS + MD Core Shared Instance |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 16 cores (vCPUs) | 32 cores (vCPUs) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Free Disk Space | 200 GB* | 400 GB |
Advanced Deployment (Minimum System Requirements)
For advanced usage, particularly when you intend to process a very large number of files, it is not recommended to run MD Core on the same machine as MDSS.
| Hardware | MDSS Dedicated Instance |
|---|---|
| CPU | 16 cores (vCPUs) |
| RAM | 32 GB |
| Free Disk Space | 200 GB* |
*Disk Space Planning (applicable to all deployments)
Careful disk space planning is crucial for the optimal performance and reliability of the MetaDefender Storage Security platform.
Base Installation:
- Core Application: 20 GB
Operational Requirements
- A minimum of 100 GB is recommended for log retention and analysis.
- Space for temporary files created during remediation operations is critical (more details here). The allocation should be calculated based on your largest anticipated file size using the formula:
Minimum temporary space = 2 × (size of largest file in GB)- Example: for an environment where the largest file is 50 GB, you should allocate at least 2 × 50 GB = 100 GB for temporary files.
Total Recommended Allocation:
- For a production environment, the minimum recommended disk space should be calculated as:
Total Disk Space = Base Installation + Logging Data + Temporary Files- Example: For a standard deployment handling files up to 50 GB:
- 20 GB (Base Installation) + 100 GB (Logging) + 100 GB (Temporary Files) = 220 GB
- For a production environment, the minimum recommended disk space should be calculated as:
Note: Insufficient disk space may negatively impact system performance and reliability, particularly during high-volume remediation operations. Regular monitoring of disk usage is strongly advised to ensure optimal system performance.