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System Requirements
System Requirements
This chapter contains information on the minimum system requirements for Cisco Internet CDN Software Version 2.1.
Minimum System Requirements
Cisco CDN Devices
Cisco Internet CDN Software Version 2.1 operates with the Content Distribution Manager CDM-4670-ICDN-K9, the Content Router CR-4450-ICDN-K9, the Content Engine CE-590-ICDN-K9, the Content Engine CE-590-DC-ICDN-K9, the Content Engine CE-7320-ICDN-K9, the Content Engine CE-7320-DC-ICDN-K9, the Content Services Switch 1115x and 1180x, the Storage Array SA6-SHF-6Disk-AC, the Storage Array SA6-SHF-6Disk-DC, and the Storage Array SA12-SHF-12Disk-AC. Refer to the Cisco documentation that came with each device for detailed, device-specific instructions on handling, installation, and configuration of your Cisco CDN hardware.
Workstations for Accessing the Web-Based User Interface
You interact with Cisco Internet CDN Software using the web-based graphical user interface that is installed on the Content Distribution Manager. The following minimum hardware and software requirements apply to each machine that is used as a workstation for accessing the graphical user interface.
Network
Platform and Operating System
- Windows 95/98 Pentium-class system, 266 MHz, 64 MB of RAM
- Windows NT/2000 Pentium-class system, 266 MHz, 64 MB of RAM
Software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.0 (or later)
- Netscape 4.7 (or later)
- RealNetworks RealPlayer (if deploying RealMedia content)
- Apple QuickTime player (if deploying QuickTime content)
Database Management System
Cisco Internet CDN Software requires that the Oracle 8i database management system (DBMS) be installed on your host network. The Cisco Internet CDN Content Distribution Manager uses an Oracle database for persistent storage of system information and statistics.
The Cisco Internet CDN does not require a dedicated Oracle database. If you already have an Oracle database in use within your organization, that database can also be used with your Cisco Internet CDN.
If you have not already done so, you must purchase Oracle 8i from Oracle. The DBMS requirement is Oracle 8i Version 8.1.6 or later.
For information about setting up the Oracle 8i database, refer to the Oracle documentation, and see the "Setting Up the Oracle 8i DBMS" section.
Domain Name System
Cisco Internet CDN Software uses the Domain Name System (DNS) to route requests to Content Engines. To serve content using your CDN, you must configure DNS. For information, see the "Configuring DNS" section.
RealServer, Darwin Streaming Server, and Windows Media Technologies Server
Devices such as Content Distribution Managers and Content Engines that serve QuickTime media files using the Apple Computer Darwin Streaming Server or RealNetworks RealMedia files or Windows Media files also require that the server software be installed.
Cisco Internet CDN Software Version 2.1 devices ship with the Darwin Streaming Server, RealNetworks RealServer, and Starbak Windows Media Technologies (WMT) Server already installed. However, if you wish to distribute RealMedia content over your Cisco Internet CDN, you must also purchase a server license from RealNetworks in order to use the RealServer feature. You also need to purchase a license to serve WMT content.
In addition, if you intend to serve live content using RealServer with Cisco Internet CDN Software Version 2.1, you will have to upgrade the RealServer software on your origin server to RealServer Version 8.0 if you have not already done so.
File Transfer Protocol Server
You need a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server configured to receive ACTIVE-mode transmissions if you want to enable remote logging. For information, refer to the Cisco Internet CDN Software online help or the Cisco Internet CDN Software User Guide.
Simple Network Management Protocol
You need a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) manager if you want to monitor system statistics using SNMP. For information about creating and registering an SNMP manager with your CDN, refer to Chapter 4, "Maintaining Cisco Internet CDN Software," in the Cisco Internet CDN Software User Guide.