System requirements
Overview Copied
This page outlines the software requirements and other prerequisites before you run the Active Console.
Active Console is a standalone Java and C++ application. It uses its own JRE
included on the binary package, which means that any Java versions can be used on the operating system.
Check that the Active Console can connect to the Gateway machines and port where the Gateway data is accessible.
Beginning Geneos version 5.0.0, this component is only compatible with other Geneos components that are version 3.6.0 or higher. For more information, see the Geneos Compatibility Matrix.
Minimum requirements Copied
The following minimum requirements must be met:
Prerequisite | Minimum requirement |
---|---|
Operating system (OS) |
To view the list of supported operating systems, see [Operating system support in Geneos Compatibility Matrix](/ActiveConsole2//docs/all/compatibility-matrix/geneos/compat-matrix.htm#Operating_system_support_..2). |
Central processing unit (CPU) | Multi-core |
Memory | 4 GB for 64-bit system |
Network | One network card (100 Mbps) |
Disk | 500 MB |
For Linux Copied
When Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is running in Enforcing mode
, it may deny certain functions of Geneos depending on the implemented configurations and policies.
To see which functions SELinux denies, check the audit log. The log is typically located in /var/log/audit.log
, where the log type entry is AVC
. The audit log provides the details of any denied access. For example, denied connection to the TCP port.
If you experience issues related to this mode, you may opt to disable SELinux, or create policy modules to grant the required access. Please contact your administrator or security team for assistance.
Packaged version of Java Copied
Active Console is supplied with a Java version as part of the installation package, this is referred to as the packaged Java. This is independent of the native Java that you may already have installed on your local machine. The packaged Java with the Active Console binaries is installed into a separate subdirectory which means that the native and packaged Java versions are isolated from one another. Updating either one of the Java versions will have no impact on the other.
It is recommended that you use the packaged version of Java with Active Console for the following reasons:
- The packaged version of Java with Active Console is always tested and verified. We would not be able to perform adequate testing against all possible versions of Java.
- It reduces support complexity and helps resolve issues quickly, as there is a one-to-one relationship between the product version and the Java version.
- Not relying on the native Java installed on a machine means it is simpler to upgrade and maintain Active Console using a single package.
Database support Copied
The Active Console supports the following databases:
- MySQL
- Sybase
- Oracle
- MSSQL
To view the list of supported versions, see Database support in 5.x Compatibility Matrix.