Mirage client |
Client systems:
Minimum RAM: 512 MB for Windows XP, 1 GB for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 and 1 GB for Windows 10 64-bit Client installation and normal operation: At least 5 GB of free space |
Mirage server node (up to 1000 clients when policy includes uploads or 5,000 clients using Layer Management Only policy ) |
Minimum RAM: 8 GB Minimum CPU: 4 vCPU Minimum System Drive capacity: 146 GB, including 100 GB for the Mirage network cache Mirage SIS storage is not included. 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Port
Note:
It is good practice to separate client network and storage network access to dedicated ports.
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Mirage server node (up to 1500 clients when policy includes uploads or 5,000 clients using Layer Management Only policy ) |
Minimum RAM: 16 GB Minimum CPU: 8 vCPU or dual Quad-Core Processor, 2.26 GHz Intel core speed Minimum System Drive capacity: 146 GB, including 100 GB for the Mirage network cache Mirage SIS storage is not included. 2 x Gigabit ethernet port
Note:
It is good practice to separate client network and storage network access to dedicated ports.
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Mirage storage |
Mirage server cluster: Network Attached Storage (NAS) connected using a CIFS network share. A Windows-based NAS (CIFS share or a file server) can be used for up to 500 endpoints. An enterprise-grade NAS devices is required for more than 500 endpoints. Alternate Data Streams: NAS through CIFS share must support Alternate Data Streams. To verify that the NAS device conforms with the Mirage requirements, use the Wanova.Server.Tools.exe NasCompatibilityTest. See the VMware knowledge base article at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2070000
Storage Capacity: Consumed capacity varies, depending on file duplication level across CVDs, base layers, and the number of snapshots stored, but on average, each user requires 15 GB of data center storage. Storage Performance: A minimum of 1.2 IOPS per CVD is required for Mirage steady-state (incremental) uploads. For the centralization phase, higher performance might be needed. Consult with VMware or its partners for the appropriate requirements.
Enabling Compression: For DAS, SAN (FC, iSCSI), and Windows-based NAS (CIFS shares), you can realize up to 40% in storage savings by enabling the built-in Windows NTFS compression on your MirageStorage folder. For NAS systems that are not NTFS, you need to leverage the systems' compression options.
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Apply this change only when Mirageservices are stopped. Also consider making this change before the directory is heavily populated .
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Mirage Management Server |
Minimum RAM: 8 GB. Minimum CPU: 1 Quad-Core Processor or 4 vCPUs in virtual configuration, 2.26GHz Intel core speed or equivalent Minimum local drive capacity: At least 250 GB of free space for MongoDB database files. The local storage should reside on a low latency (<5ms) device. |
Mirage Management console |
Minimum RAM: 512 MB and 1 GB for Windows 10 64-bit . Network connectivity to the Mirage Management server Minimum screen resolution: 1280 x 1024 |
Mirage File Portal |
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Mirage Web Management Console |
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Mirage Gateway server |
4 core CPU, 2.26 GHz Intel core speed or equivalent 4 GB RAM 40 GB available disk space 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port |
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 |
Use the recommended Microsoft Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2014. |
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 |
Use the recommended Microsoft Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2012. |
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 |
Use the recommended Microsoft Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2008 R2. |
Network |
For steady-state operations, a minimum bandwidth of 15 Kbps is required for each endpoint. For centralization operations, contact VMware Support to calculate the required minimum bandwidth based on the CVD size, the length of the centralization operation, connectivity time, and so on. |
