Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Hardware Design and Architecture
Vendor Application
Vendor Middleware
Vendor Database
Network (Routers, Switches, Firewall)
External Storage Systems
Adaptor Drivers
Operating System
Adaptor Firmware (Video, Disk, ...)
IO Adaptors (Video, Disk, Keyboard, ...)
System Firmware (BIOS)
Processor Firmware
Processor Hardware
System Memory
Figure 1.1
Role view.
these roles and tasks will ensure everyone is tracking to a common schedule and set of
expectations.
1.3 FounDational harDware anD soFtware tips anD triCks
The scope of hardware and software to support a production It system can be
mind-boggling. This section describes hardware and software and conveys the
practices and knowledge you need to master to be successful in the infrastructure
field.
1.3.1 Hardware Tips and Tricks
See table 1.1.
1.3.2 Software Tips and Tricks
See table 1.2.
1.3.3 Deployment Considerations
When choosing your operating system and database for the hyperion stack, I
recommend using whatever your It teams know. In my experience, the majority
of hyperion installations are hosted on Windows Server and microsoft SQL Server.
When scaling to the high hundreds or over 1000 users, most customers tend to use
a flavor of unix; modern microsoft®
®
server operating systems also scale well, so
choice of one or the other is more a preference than a requirement when scaling.
