Hardware and Software Requirements for the Server Solution

Introduction

Easy8 is a complex web-based project management application that requires a well-prepared environment to run reliably and efficiently. This includes specific combinations of hardware, software, and system configurations. This article explains what is required if you plan to install Easy8 on your own server and how to make the process easier with Docker or pre-built virtual machines.

Target Audience

Administrator

Understanding Server Requirements

Two Ways to Avoid Manual Configuration

Cloud – All infrastructure is managed by Easy Software. No setup required.
Docker – For on-premise installations, Docker takes care of dependencies and streamlines upgrades.

Hardware Requirements

Minimum Setup (Up to 25 Users)

Component	Specification
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Memory	4 GB RAM
Disk Space	50 GB (includes ~3 GB for database files)
Network	Required for connectivity

Recommended for Larger Deployments

Users	Threads/vCPU	RAM	HDD
50	8	12 GB	50 GB
100	12	32 GB	100 GB
200	24	64 GB	200 GB
500	24	128 GB	500 GB

These values are recommendations. Final specifications depend on usage frequency and load.

Internet Connection Requirements

The server must have a minimum user-to-server connection speed of 10 Mbit. Performance may vary depending on:

User's distance from the server
Network route quality
Server bandwidth capacity

Software Requirements

Docker (Recommended)

If you use Docker, you only need the Docker tools installed. All other requirements are pre-built into Docker images:

Docker Engine: 27.3.1 (v14), 24.0.5 (v13), 20.10.22 (v12)
Docker Compose: 2.29.7 (v14), 2.24.0 (v13), 2.15.1 (v12)

Legacy (Manual Installation)

If you install without Docker, the following are required:

Component	v14	v13	v12	v11	v10
OS	Debian 12	Debian 11	10/11	10/11	10/11
Architecture	amd64
Ruby	3.3.7	3.1.2–3.1.4	3.1.2	2.7.x	2.6.3
Puma	6.4.2	6.3.1	6.2.2	–	–
NGINX	1.20.x			–	–
Percona	8.x	8.x	8.x	5.7+	5.7+
Redis	7.x	5.x	5.x	5.x	5.x
Node.js	20.16	18.17.1	18.8	14.16	14.16
Bundler	2.3.7+	2.3.7+	2.3.7+	2.2+	2.1.x
Rails	6.x				5.x
Xapian	1.5.0				–

MariaDB and PostgreSQL are not supported in recent versions.

Client Requirements

Supported Web Browsers

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
Safari
Microsoft Edge

Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.

Supported Operating Systems

The two most recent versions of major operating systems are supported, including:

Windows
macOS
Linux distributions
Android
iOS

Why We Recommend Docker

Feature	Legacy	Docker
Dependency maintenance	Admin-managed	Easy Software-managed
Upgrade complexity	Multi-step	One-command
OS requirements	Specific (Debian)	Any with Docker (UNIX recommended)
Major version upgrades	Complex	As easy as a bug-fix update
Risk of untested dependencies	Possible	Eliminated (pre-built)

⚠ Note: Docker on Windows WSL may have issues with data indexing.

Virtual Machine (VM) Option

We also provide OVA images for VMs on request. These come with Easy8 pre-installed and configured with supported components.

Traditional VM = legacy installation
New VM (v14+) = Docker-based

Conclusion

To run Easy8 successfully on your server, it's essential to meet specific hardware and software requirements. While legacy installations are still possible, Docker is the recommended method for modern, efficient, and low-maintenance deployment. For the easiest start, request a pre-built VM or use the official Docker image.